PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reports two men from Nebraska died Saturday night during a shooting incident at a concert near Pacific Junction. Authorities say at approximately 8:59- p.m. on August 10, 2024, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at the I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction. An outdoor concert was about to begin when the shooting occurred in the parking lot. Two men, 28-year-old Marcus L. Johnson, and 27-year-old Charles A. Williams Jr., both from Omaha, Nebraska, died as a result of the shooting.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, Omaha Police Department, and several surrounding law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement is asking anyone who has information about the shooting to contact the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at 712.527.4871. This is an ongoing investigation. No additional information will be released at this time.

Previous report by KJAN…

(Pacific Junction, Iowa) [UPDATED 7-a.m. 8/11/24]- Two people are now confirmed to be dead, and at least one person was critically injured during a shooting at a concert at the I-29 Speedway near Pacific Junction. One of the subjects was flown by LifeNet 1-1 from near Loess Hills Harley Davidson to Bergan-Mercy Hospital. The incident occurred at around 9-p.,m., during the concert that followed “The Pull Up Car Show and Music fest,” featuring musical acts Lil Bossie, Rob49, Rich the Factor and others.

The concert was cancelled just before 10-p.m. It was scheduled to end at 11-p.m.  Emergency crews staged near Agri-Vision while law enforcement was working to secure the scene. Authorities were looking for at least three suspects, reportedly in a black Mercedes sedan. Omaha Police helicopter ABLE-1 was requested to conduct a FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Radar) [Heat seeking]  search of the area.

As of 10:10-p.m., a heavy law enforcement presence was still on-the-scene. At least two-thousand people were leaving the scene as the concert closed down, according to law enforcement. They were being stopped at gate checkpoints to look for possible suspects and/or witnesses.

Additional details are currently not available. The area was still an active crime scene late Saturday night.

(Pacific Junction, Iowa) [UPDATED 7-a.m. 8/11/24]- Two people are now confirmed to be dead, and at least one person was critically injured during a shooting at a concert at the I-29 Speedway near Pacific Junction. One of the subjects was flown by LifeNet 1-1 from near Loess Hills Harley Davidson to Bergan-Mercy Hospital. The incident occurred at around 9-p.,m., during the concert that followed “The Pull Up Car Show and Music fest,” featuring musical acts Lil Bossie, Rob49, Rich the Factor and others.

The concert was cancelled just before 10-p.m. It was scheduled to end at 11-p.m.  Emergency crews staged near Agri-Vision while law enforcement was working to secure the scene. Authorities were looking for at least three suspects, reportedly in a black Mercedes sedan. Omaha Police helicopter ABLE-1 was requested to conduct a FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Radar) [Heat seeking]  search of the area.

As of 10:10-p.m., a heavy law enforcement presence was still on-the-scene. At least two-thousand people were leaving the scene as the concert closed down, according to law enforcement. They were being stopped at gate checkpoints to look for possible suspects and/or witnesses.

Additional details are currently not available. The area was still an active crime scene late Saturday night.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A man from Union County was arrested early this (Saturday) morning on a warrant out of Missouri for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Theodore R. Barrett , of Creston, after a deputy stopped to assist a motorist near the Adams/Montgomery County line, at around 12:19-a.m., Saturday.

Barrett also goes by the aliases of “Mustafa Hussein Bin Beyyette,” “Beyyette H Bin,” and Mustafa Hussein Beyyette. Barrett was convicted in Nov., 2001, of having Incident Contact with a female 12 years of age or younger, in Clarinda.

“Mustafa Hussein Bin Beyyette.” Missouri State Hwy Patrol Sex offender Registry photo from 2012.

Following is arrest this (Saturday) morning, he was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where is awaiting extradition to Missouri.

WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa — The Webster County Sheriff’s Office says an animal neglect investigation has resulted in the seizure of dozens of dogs and puppies from a residence near Badger. WHO-TV reports the investigation began on July 29th when Webster County Animal Control contacted WCSO about a possible case of animal neglect in rural Webster County. Investigators determined a property owner possessed around 25 dogs and puppies that were malnourished and not receiving veterinary care.

The WCSO said two of the puppies were released by the owner to Animal Control and taken to a veterinarian. They were found to be emaciated, underfed, and had a severe worm infection. The veterinarian’s report showed the puppies’ body condition was listed as a two out of a nine.

A search warrant was executed by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and 29 dogs and puppies were seized from the rural Webster County residence. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa and Webster County Animal Control assisted in removing and relocating the animals.

The WCSO says the investigation is continuing and there are criminal charges pending in the case.

(Leon, Iowa) – Authorities say a medical condition may have caused a single-vehicle crash Friday evening in southern Iowa, that resulted in a fatality. The Iowa State Patrol reports 61-year-old Edward Ray Hiebing, of Leon, was driving a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck east on Highway 2 at around 6:45-p.m., when the vehicle left the road to the south and struck the Long Creek Outfitters Building at 1601 W. 1st Street.

Hiebing was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, and Leon Fire and Rescue.

(Marshalltown, Iowa) – Officials with the Anaheim, California, Police Department report an Iowa man wanted on a charge of Murder in the 1st Degree, in connection with a fatal shooting June 1st, 2024 in Marshalltown, died Friday after he was shot by law enforcement near a motel in California. 18-year-old Victor Delgadillo, of Marshalltown, was transported to a local hospital after he was shot at around 1:30-p.m. Friday near a Motel 6, by a U-S. Marshals law enforcement Task Force who were attempted to arrest the man.

According to a social media post by the Anaheim Police Department, officers responded to the 1400 block of N. State College Blvd. to assist a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, The U.S. Marshal’s Task Force consisted of law enforcement personnel from the U.S. Marshal’s Office, the California Department of Corrections, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies.

Victor Delgadillo

(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a man and woman from Union County were arrested on drug charges, Friday. Authorities say 27-year-old Aaron Johnson, and 34-year-old Tonya Tindle, both of Creston, face charges of  Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The pair were arrested following an investigation. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Adams County K9 “Midge.”