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Arrest made in a Council Bluffs shots-fired incident Monday evening

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August 5th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs arrested a person allegedly connected to a shooting incident Monday evening, Authorities say that at around 5:45-p.m., Officers responded to the area of 3619 John Street in Council Bluffs for a report of a possible shooting. Officers as well as the criminal investigation division conducted an investigation.

As a result of the investigation, it was learned that Spirit Calhoun and Carma Smith who both reside at 3619 John street, were in an argument. At some point during the argument Calhoun fired at least two shots from a hand gun. One striking the vehicle Smith was in or around and the other striking a nearby house.

Spirit Calhoun (CB PD Photo)

Calhoun was arrested and booked in for the charges of Intimidation with a dangerous weapon, Domestic assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless use of a firearm.

No one was injured in the incident, and Police said there was no threat to the public.