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Person of interest sought in Fort Dodge homicide investigation

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April 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Fort Dodge police are asking the public for help locating a person of interest. Police say they are looking for Lewis Ayala, 49, of Fort Dodge. Investigators want to question Ayala regarding the shooting death of Ryan Andrews in December. Police previously took in David Dayton after labeling him a person of interest in connection to Andrews’ death.

Ayala is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and approximately 145 pounds. He is wanted in Webster County for possession of a firearm as a felon, according to police. Webster County Crimestoppers is offering a $500 reward for information regarding Ayala’s whereabouts.

Lewis Ayala