On Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at approximately 12:17 PM, the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call of someone being shot in the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N. Officers with the Fort Dodge Police Department, deputies with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded.
Upon arrival on scene, a juvenile male with multiple gunshot wounds was located in the 1200 block 1st Ave. N. and officer’s began rendering medical aid. The juvenile male was unresponsive and was transported to Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center by ambulance and was later pronounced deceased. Members of the criminal investigation division were called to the scene 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. To include exploring all avenues as to how this incident unfolded. The deceased males name will not be released at this time due to the fact that he is a juvenile.
Investigators are continuing to follow up on this incident. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Dodge Police. Information may also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, the Webster County Attorney’s Office, and the Fort Dodge Fire Department.
