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(UPDATED 8:45-a.m., 8/9/21) (Atlantic, Iowa) –

One person was taken into custody following a reported “shots fired” incident in Atlantic, Sunday. The incident took place at around 10:06-p.m. at the Turkey Creek Lodge located at 1104 E. 7^th Street. As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested 53-year-old Julian Joe Gallegos, Jr., of Albuquerque, NM for reckless use of a firearm and going armed with intent.  Gallegos was transported to Cass County Jail where he is currently being held.

(Original story follows….)

One person was taken into custody following a reported “shots fired” incident in Atlantic, Sunday. A call about the incident at the Turkey Creek Lodge on east 7th Street came in at around 10:05-p.m. Atlantic Police Sgt. Spencer Walton told KJAN News a male suspect was arrested. The unidentified male was arrested at around 10:38-p.m.

Police were working with the victims and suspect to determine what transpired. Sgt. Walton said additional details will be released later, as an active investigation was underway late Sunday night. He said “There is no additional threat to the community, we’re very thankful for that.”

At least one or two shots, possibly more, were fired during the incident. The Cass and Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Atlantic Police at the scene. Sgt. Walton said “Big props to everybody that showed up tonight. Obviously in southwest Iowa when a significant call comes out, everybody shows up, and we’re thankful for that.”