Fort Dodge Police investigating death of man found in yard

UPDATE:

Fort Dodge police say a man who was found in front yard of a house has been identified as 51-year-old Dorrell Jackson of Fort Dodge.

Police say the victim is 51-year-old Dorrell Jackson of Fort Dodge. Police say Jackson appeared to have been hit by a car last (Thu) night. He died at the scene.

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FORT DODGE, Iowa- Police in Fort Dodge are investigating the death of a man, found in the yard of a home in the 100 block of Avenue D Thursday night.

Police had been called to the location at 10:20 p.m. because of a possible assault involving a man and a woman. Police say when they arrived, them met with a woman who had left the residence, but stayed in the area to speak with officers when they arrived.

Captain Ryan Gruenberg says while officers were talking with the female, other officers found an unresponsive man in a grassy area outside of 116 Avenue D. Officers attempted medical treatment but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say it appears the man had been run over by a vehicle.

Police say they're exploring all avenues as to how the incident unfolded, and no charges have been filed at this time.


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