(Marshalltown, Iowa)-  Officials with the Marshalltown Police Department, today (Wednesday), reported at a 15-year-old male was taken into custody Tuesday night, as part of a fatal shooting investigation.The teen, who was not identified because of his age, is charged with Accessory after the fact (Murder) – an Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Possession with the intent to deliver (Marijuana), a Class-D Felony. The juvenile was transported to a juvenile detention facility and remains in custody.

In a previous press release, authorities in Marshalltown said that at around 1:20-a.m. Saturday, June 1st, first responders were sent to the Center Street Station bar, located at 19 North Center Street, after receiving a 911 call about a shooting at this location. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders administered emergency medical care on scene. The victim was transported to a medical facility and subsequently died. The victim has been identified as Ramon Alexis Feliciano Nieves, age 41, of Marshalltown.

Victor Antonio Delgadillo, age 18, of Marshalltown, has been identified as the shooter in this investigation and remains at large. Mr. Delgadillo has active warrants for his arrest for the crimes of Murder in the First Degree and Harassment in the First Degree.

Chief Michael Tupper says “We will arrest and prosecute anyone who is knowingly aiding and abetting Mr. Delgadillo. We cannot allow violent crime to take a hold of our community. We plan to make more arrests. We urge Mr. Delgadillo to follow the advice of his legal counsel and turn himself in. The only way to resolve this issue is to do so through the court process.”

Marshall County Crime Stoppers has put forth a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of Victor Antonio Delgadillo. Chief Michael Tupper stated, “Marshall County Crime Stoppers is a critically important public safety partner. We appreciate their generous support on this case and many others over the past nine years. This murder investigation is our number one priority. We will not rest until Mr. Delgadillo is safely taken into custody.”

The Marshalltown Police Department continues to receive helpful information from the public regarding this investigation. Information from the public plays an important role during all criminal investigations. Information has been received that indicates Mr. Delgadillo is receiving assistance from people and this assistance has allowed him to evade law enforcement. Chief Michael Tupper stated, “We will find Mr. Delgadillo. The police department appreciates the support and information the public continues to provide. We will not rest until this case is fully prosecuted.”

The investigation of this incident is on-going. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5725 or 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.

(A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)