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Shooting incident in Fremont County

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August 6th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports that at around 2:47-p.m., Friday, Deputies were called to a truck stop in Percival (Iowa) for a report of a domestic disturbance in the semi parking lot. While en route, deputies were advised a report of a gunshot being fired at the scene.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 28-year-old male, from Tennessee, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man suffered serious injuries, and was transported to Nebraska Medicine by Lifenet.

Sidney Fire and Rescue and Officers with the Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call. Charges are pending in the case.