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2 men arrested after shots-fired incident in Council Bluffs

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May 22nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs Sunday night arrested two men following a report of numerous shots fired in the 200 block of E. Orchard Drive at around 11:20-p.m. Upon arrival officers made an approach of the area where the shots had been reported to have originated from. As officers were making their approach multiple shots could be heard and seen fired from the rear of a residence.

Officers encountered a man later identified as 52-year old Michael Harris, of Council Bluffs, who had come out of a residence at 215 E. Orchard. Authorities say Harris refused to comply with officers’ orders to surrender and went back into his residence. A check of records indicated Harris had valid warrants for his arrest.

A perimeter was established and the Council Bluffs Police Emergency Services Team was called in. Harris eventually surrendered to police and was taken into custody. He was charged with Violation of a Court Order, Probation Violation, and Interference with Official Acts.

During the course of the investigation it was found the shots originated from the rear of 209 E. Orchard. 56-year old Ronald Browning, of Council Bluffs, who resided in the home, was arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm in City Limits and Interference with Official Acts.

No injuries were reported.