(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department Criminal Investigations Division asks for the public’s assistance in identifying the two persons involved in a shooting incident in Council Bluffs.
Police believe the female arrived with the male shooter in a dark-colored SUV. Authorities warn the public not to attempt to confront these persons; they are considered armed and dangerous.
This investigation is ongoing by the Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with any information in the area at the time of this incident or recognizes the suspects are encouraged to contact this Division at 712-328-4728, or they may call Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.
According to the initial report, an adult female patron went into the gas station at 1305 N 25th Street for coffee. Upon returning to her vehicle, she noticed a white male party walking rapidly towards her. The male began to fire shots at the female, so she drove away, fleeing the area. 2 rounds struck the victim’s vehicle, but she was not physically injured. The motive for this incident is unclear at this time. The suspect fled the area and has not been located.
The suspect was a white male, no further description. He was with two white females, and they were in a newer model black Mitsubishi SUV. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Council Bluffs Police Department at 712-328-STOP.
Police say the victim was aware of what was going on around her. She took immediate, decisive action, preventing any further harm to herself. As the holidays approach, criminals tend to look for easy marks. Be vigilant and have a plan of action to keep yourself out of harm’s way.
