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Investigation into shooting continues

The victim sustained multiple gun shot wounds

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
A Fort Dodge police vehicle sits in front of a home at 903 Eighth St. S.W. early Sunday morning after a man was found there with gunshot wounds. The shooting was reported at 12:35 a.m. The man was found on the porch of the house. He was initially taken to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center before being transferred to a hospital in Des Moines.

The investigation continues into an early Sunday morning shooting on Fort Dodge’s south side.

According to Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn, officers responded to a call at 12:35 a.m. Sunday for a man who had been shot at 903 Eighth St. S.W.

Upon arrival, officers found a 36-year-old man on the porch of that residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was treated at the scene by police and paramedics before being transported to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. He was later transferred to a hospital in Des Moines.

As of noon on Sunday, the victim was listed in stable condition, according to the Police Department.

Officers are asking anyone with information or video evidence to contact the Police Department. Information may also be submitted anonymously to Webster County Crime Stoppers at www.wccrimestoppers.com, calling (515) 573-1444 or by texting LEC and the information to CRIMES (274637).

The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Fort Dodge Fire Department, the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Webster County Attorney’s Office.

Messenger Editor Bill Shea contributed to this report.

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