LE MARS, Iowa — Officials with the Le Mars Police Department report a suspect in a deadly shooting that occurred on September 30^th is in custody. 21-year-old Omar Martinez Cruz is suspected in the death of 21-year-old Miguel Martinez. Le Mars Police officers were called to an apartment at 37 3rd Northwest for reports of “shots fired.” Officers arriving on the scene found 21-year-old Miguel Martinez with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators determined Cruz was in Sioux Center on Friday, Oct. 4. A tip helped investigators determine he returned to Le Mars, at 8:30-p.m. that same day.

The incident remains under investigation.