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UPDATE: One woman shot this morning in Mason City; suspect charged with attempted murder

Mason City Police Department
Mason City Police Department

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.

116 17th SE
116 17th SE

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.

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