MASON CITY – After investigating gunfire Wednesday night and Thursday morning, yet another report of shots fired was reported, sending police to a residence struck by bullets to search for answers.
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, at about 10:06 p.m., the Mason City Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of 10th Street NE. When officers arrived, they were able to identify a residence that had been struck by gunfire. No one was injured as a result of the shooting.
Officers completed an investigation at the scene and were able to locate shell casings and other items of evidence. The residence sustained damage from being struck by several rounds that were fired from a handgun. Based on the information available at this time, this shooting does not appear to be related to two other shootings in Mason City this week.
MCPD would like ask residents in the area of the 600 block of 10th Street NE to review their home video systems for any unusual activity related to this shooting. If you have video that may be related to this incident, please call MCPD at 641-421-3636.
“While the events over the last three days are certainly cause for concern, we urge our community to respond productively to these challenges,” Chief Jeff Brinkley said. “It is an opportunity for leadership for parents, mentors, and those with information about these incidents to share it with law enforcement. It is also a chance to model what responsible citizenship looks like for young people in our community. Our residents are co-producers of public safety with MCPD. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we look to hold accountable those who have been responsible for these incidents this week.”
Anyone with information about these shooting incidents can call MCPD at 641-421-3636 to report it. Information can also be shared with law enforcement by contacting CrimeStoppers of North Central Iowa via Facebook message or by calling 800-383-0088.
Wednesday, a shooting left a person hurt at a Mason City apartment house.
Thursday morning, bullets struck another Mason City apartment building.
