FDPD make arrest in shots fired investigation, issue another warrant
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UPDATE: June 23, 2022, 4:45 p.m. — Walker voluntarily turned himself into authorities on June 23 and provided video evidence showing he was not responsible for the shots fired. All charges have been dismissed and will be removed from his record.
The Fort Dodge Police Department is searching for a Fort Dodge teen wanted for several felony charges related to a shots fired investigation over the last several weeks.
An arrest warrant for Patrick Eugene Walker, 17, of Fort Dodge was issued on Wednesday.
Walker is described as a Black male, 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 205 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous. Webster County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward to anyone with information that leads to Walker's arrest. Tips can be called in to 515-573-1444, or by texting LEC to 274637.
Walker is wanted for the following charges:
• Intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony
• Control of a firearm by a felon, a Class C felony
• Going armed with intent, a Class D felony
• Assault while participating in a felony, a Class D felony
• Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor
As of press time on Wednesday, Walker was still wanted by authorities.
The FDPD announced earlier Wednesday morning that another 17-year-old Fort Dodge teen was arrested as a result of its investigation.
Quanterious Altman is charged with:
• Intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony
• Possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class D felony
• Going armed with intent, a Class D felony
• Assault while participating in a felony, a Class D felony
• Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor
According to criminal complaints, Altman allegedly fired "several shots out of an automatic rifle" around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday in the area of the 600 block of North 22nd Street. The FDPD previously reported that an 18-year-old Fort Dodge man sustained a single gunshot wound during this incident.
Altman had his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court on Wednesday morning. He is being held at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora on a $54,000 cash bond.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 1.