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Fort Dodge resident shoots and kills garage intruder

FORT DODGE - A male was shot and killed by a Fort Dodge resident as the suspect was allegedly breaking into the shooter’s garage this morning.
Fort Dodge police

FORT DODGE – A male was shot and killed by a Fort Dodge resident as the suspect was allegedly breaking into the shooter’s garage this morning.

On Wednesday, May 31st, at approximately 5:09 A.M., the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call from a Fort Dodge resident reporting that someone was breaking into his garage at 1219 6th Ave S., and he had shot the male. Officers with the Fort Dodge Police Department and medics with the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded.

When officers and medics arrived at 1219 6th Ave S. in Fort Dodge, they located an unresponsive male that was ultimately pronounced deceased. The Webster County Medical Examiner was called to the scene and members of the criminal investigation division were called in to assist in the investigation. Officers and investigators canvassed the neighborhood, conducted interviews, and gathered evidence.

At this time investigators are working to determine exactly what took place this morning, to include exploring all avenues as to how this incident unfolded. The deceased males name will not be released at this time until we are certain all next of kin have been properly notified.

Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing to follow up on this incident. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Dodge Police.

The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, the Webster County Attorney’s Office, the Fort Dodge Fire Department, and the Webster County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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