(Council Bluffs) One person was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in Council Bluffs.
At approximately 7:26 p.m., Council Bluffs police and fire were dispatched to the Featherstone Apartments, 901 North 35th Street, for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a 21 year old female behind the C building who had injuries to her upper and lower body. Council Bluffs Fire/Rescue transported her to a Council Bluffs hospital where she was stabilized and was treated for at least one gun-shot wound. She was then transferred to an Omaha hospital for further treatment. At this time, she is in serious but stable condition.
Investigators interviewed several witnesses and determined that multiple people were gathered in an apartment within the Featherstone complex when an argument broke out, which resulted in the victim being shot. A suspect has been identified but is not yet in custody.
Tiffany Russell, 44 years old, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on-scene for Interference with Official Acts and Disobedience to a Police Officer after she would not follow officer’s instructions and attempted to enter the crime scene.
Riley French, 27 years old, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on-scene for a No-Contact Order violation after officers learned that he had a valid No-Contact Order in place with one of the subjects at the residence.
The suspect and victim’s names are not being released at this time.
Anyone who has information that could assist in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 712-328-4728 or to remain anonymous, they may call CrimeStoppers at 712-328-7867. On-line tips can be submitted at: https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-2/Online-CrimeStoppers-Tip-70
The public is reminded that charges are not evidence against the defendants and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
