(Adel, IA) – Sheriff’s officials in Dallas County reports one person was shot after they allegedly tried to break into a residence in rural Perry, Sunday night. Perry Police transferred a 911 call to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office at around 10:48-p.m., with regard to a shooting that had just occurred at 19408 123rd Place in rural Perry. Dallas County Deputies and Perry Police Officers responded to the scene and located one male subject with multiple gun shot wounds. The male was later identified as 22-year-old Hunter Keasey, from Dallas Center.

Authorities quickly determined that Keasey was (allegedly) actively trying to break into the residence when the home’s owner defended his family and fired multiple rounds at the intruder. Keasey was airlifted to Methodist Hospital for his injuries. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries and he was later released to the custody of law enforcement. The residents at 19408 123rd Place are cooperating with the investigation and made the initial 911 phone call.

Hunter Keasey (Dallas County Sheriff’s Office photo)

Officials says there is no relationship between Keasey and the residents. There is no danger to the public at this time. Authorities say it appears to have been an isolated incident. Keasey is in the custody of the Dallas County Jail and has been arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, and Simple Assault.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Perry Police Department, Dallas County EMS, and the Dallas County Attorney’s Office.