Police in eastern Iowa’s Coralville report a man from Oxford was arrested Friday, for allegedly shooting at a man in an attempt to kill him. 20-year old Salomen V. Allen faces felony charges of Attempted Murder and Eluding, along with an aggravated misdemeanor Carrying Weapons charge, following an incident that occurred at around 11:44-a.m. Friday in the vicinity of 2551 Heartland Place, in Coralville.

Authorities say an investigation determined Allen, who knew his intended victim, followed the man by vehicle to a parking lot where the victim works. When the unidentified subject exited his vehicle, Allen allegedly shot at him with a .40-caliber handgun. After a bullet struck the victim’s car, Allen took off in a 2000 Chevy Equinox.

The SUV was observed by law enforcement and a short pursuit ensued before Allen was taken into custody. No injuries were reported during the incident, which remains under investigation.

The Coralville Police Department was assisted by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa City Police, Iowa DCI and Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center.