(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting early this morning leading to the arrest of a suspect 22-year-old Edder Morale-Solorio, of Council Bluffs, armed with a disassembled handgun.
According to the report at around 3:43 AM on Sunday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3300 block of 6th Avenue following reports of multiple gunshot victims. Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical treatment was provided to both victims and they were both transported to the hospital for further care.
Witnesses indicated that the suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival. Officers began an extensive investigation into the suspect’s location. Officers located the suspect, Edder Morales-Solorio, and took him into custody. Morales-Solorio has been charged with two counts of Attempt to Commit Murder, Going Armed with Intent, two counts of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, two counts of Reckless Use of a Firearm, and two counts of Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury.
The shooting victims’ names are not being released at this time. Neither suffered life-threatening injuries.
This investigation remains ongoing.
