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Audubon man charged w/Attempted Murder after altercation Thu. night

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February 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

An altercation Thursday night in Audubon resulted in one person treated for injuries and another arrested for Attempted Murder. An investigation resulted in the arrest of 25-year old Austin Michael Greve, of Audubon, on felony charges that include Attempted Murder, Going Armed With Intent, Willfull Injury and Burglary in the 1st Degree. Greve was being held this (Friday) morning in the Audubon County Jail while awaiting an appearance before a magistrate.

Austin Michael Greve (photo courtesy Audubon Police Chief Matt Starmer)

Audubon Police Chief Matt Starmer says authorities received a 9-1-1 call at around 9:34-p.m. from the 300 block of South Division Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered two men struggling inside the home. Weapons had been used during the struggle between the subjects.  While Greve was detained,  emergency medical attention was given to the victim, 25 year old Joshua Robert Bowen. Law enforcement secured the scene and a series of search warrants were conducted by the Audubon Police Department, the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations.

Chief Starmer says there will be no more information released regarding this case at this time, other than that the Audubon Police Department is confident that this was an isolated incident and that the public is not in any danger.