MASON CITY – One woman was shot this morning in Mason City, and a person of interest is being interviewed by police at this time.
At approximately 3:53 AM on Friday, December 2, 2016, Mason City Police were called to 116 17th Street SE on a report of a shooting incident. When officers arrived on scene, they found a female with a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital by the Mason City Fire Department.
Several persons were found at the scene. They are being interviewed by officers. The area is secure and the shooting incident was contained to the residence.
UPDATE, NOON FRIDAY: The victim in today’s shooting is a 19-year-old female from Mason City. Initially, she was transported to Mercy North Iowa for treatment. She has since been transported by Air Ambulance to Mayo, where she continues to be treated for life threatening injuries.
Larry Donnell Whaley, age 60, of Mason City, is being charged with Attempted Murder, a Class B Felony, in violation of Iowa Code. Whaley will be transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he will be held pending an initial appearance.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Mason City Police Department at 641-421-3636 and ask for the Criminal Investigations Division.
This scene is very near Lincoln Elementary and may affect school drop offs and bus routes this morning. Police would ask that parents plan to avoid 17th Street SE, if possible, on their way to drop off their children this morning.
The Mason City Police Department was assisted today by the Mason City Fire Department and the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office.
22 thoughts on “UPDATE: One woman shot this morning in Mason City; suspect charged with attempted murder”
Lincoln? or rosevelt
60 year old and 19?? Are these ages correct? What’s the deal?
Also was close by Roosevelt not Lincoln.
Only black lives matter not white lives
I just cant believe hes black
Another Chitcago import. We should send them all back where they came from.
Hey I don’t know the guy personally but I know he’s from Arkansas he. Also is an ex veteran to the Marine. He’s been dealing with mental health issues, know what you’re talking about and judge not until judged first.
Thank you for his service, welcome to Iowa, and now end his life before he rots away in prison for 30′ years at our expense. POS!
When is black bark and gang going to start bussing the type people into Manly – paper said the applied for a grant – run by worth county/city council pig shit eaters.
Good thing that pork plant didn’t come to town, crime would have really picked up.
Does anyone remember six weeks ago when this was not the normal….
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How does someone know that this is tied to chitco, detroit? Lets know some names and race b4 we speculate???????
sure a lot of people in M.C. with the same name (anonymous)…Jim
I am considering changing mine to something else
Little chitcago – keep those greyhounds rollin – When are your going to tell your city council and the chamber of destruction to leave town on the same bus.. Get some balls -speak up!
English please.
Easy to understand if you get your head out of your ass.
Easy to understand ! MC has been inundated with criminals and thugs from Chicago…Detroit etc. They arrive on Greyhound busses with their guns, drugs and steak havoc on our community. If the City Council and Chamber of Commerce would get their heads out of their assets and address the issue maybe we could take our city back !
Typo..Wreak. Havoc !!
Steak sounded delicious though
Paranoid Dumb Ass.
Another damn import.