Fatal shooting along I-80 in eastern Iowa, Tuesday
October 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson
(Grinnell, Iowa) – The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office reports one person died, another was arrested, following a shooting on Interstate 80 Tuesday, about five-miles east of the Grinnell Exit. Authorities say deputies responded to the 187 mile-marker westbound at around 8:25-a.m., following a call for assistance from the Iowa State Patrol.
The Sheriff’s Office, along with the Iowa State Patrol and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, are investigating the shooting death of an adult male. One suspect is in custody, and it is believed that there is no danger to the public at this time.
No further information was released as of Tuesday evening.