(Ames, Iowa) –  Officials with the Ames Police Department report an arrest was made this (Wednesday) morning, in connection with a shooting incident. Authorities say that at approximately 12:30-a.m. (March 19, 2025), the Ames Police Department was notified of a gunshot victim at Mary Greeley Medical Center. A preliminary investigation determined a shooting occurred at the Casey’s Store in Orion Drive, in Ames. Police say the victim was shot in the arm following an altercation in the parking lot. The victim was treated and released. The suspect’s vehicle was located at 3500 Grand Avenue, and he was taken into custody at approximately 3:00 a.m.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line 515-239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.