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Ames Police: Son's Loud Music Prompts Dad To Start Shooting

(Ames, IA) -- An Ames man's charged with Attempted Murder, after police say he fired a gun after an argument over his son's loud music. Police say 69-year-old Major Robinson is accused of firing a gun this (Wednesday) morning inside a residence at 624 Duff Avenue. The son was not injured. Officers found a firearm, bullets and bullet fragments in the home. Robinson is also charged with Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. Officers say there was never any danger to the public, and the case was considered a family domestic dispute.

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. Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Commander Dan Walter, Ames Police Department, at (515) 239-5317 or (515)


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