Ames Shots Fired Suspect Tracked Thru Snow

Photo: Ames Police Department

(Ames, IA) -- A woman suspected of firing a gun into the air during an argument with two other women in Ames, was found quickly, thanks to the snow. Police were called to an address near South Duff Avenue Sunday after 10:30 a.m. because of shots fired. They found shell casings and followed footprints in the snow and found the gun and the woman hiding under a vehicle. Police say the woman, who injured her ankle, was taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center to be treated.

The suspect is being charged with:

Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, A class “C” Felony, Iowa code, 708.6(1)

Assault, An Aggravated Misdemeanor, Iowa Code, 708.2(3)

Additional charges are pending.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line 515-239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.


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