(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office released more information on a shooting incident east of Council Bluffs.
On Sunday, November 7th, at around 7:45 AM, Deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Timber Drive east of Council Bluffs for a domestic disturbance with a possible shooting victim. Upon Deputies arrival they made contact with 86 year old Harvey Rankin who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Once Deputies entered the residence, they found 83 year old Bonnie Rankin deceased inside. Harvey Rankin was transported to University of Nebraska Medical Center by Lewis Township Rescue. A Pottawattamie County Deputy followed the ambulance to the hospital and placed a law enforcement hold on Harvey Rankin.
The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division responded to the residence on Timber Drive to conduct a death investigation and process the scene. They were assisted by the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team. At this time the Sheriff’s Office believes that everyone involved in this incident is accounted for and there is no danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing. Sheriff’s Office Investigators will be working with the Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office regarding any criminal charges.
Sheriff Brown and the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office offers their condolences to the family and friends of Bonnie Rankin.
