(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Council Bluffs Police Department is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed an incident or observed suspicious activity, in the area of 1st Avenue this (Wednesday) morning, that resulted in a woman being shot.

Authorities say at around 8:45-a.m., hospital staff at CHI Mercy Hospital notified police that a woman who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, had been dropped-off at the facility. Reports indicated a man and a woman left the victim at the hospital before leaving the premises.

An investigation determined the original incident occurred at 602 1st Avenue, in Council Bluffs. Investigators secured the scene and executed a search warrant. During the search, detectives recovered a discharged round from a weapon, a casing, and forensic evidence consistent with the victim’s statement.

As of the most recent press release from the Council Bluffs Criminal Investigation Division, no suspects were in custody. The name of the victim was not being released, and the case investigation remains active. If you have information that may help solve the case, please call one of the following numbers:

• Council Bluffs Police Criminal Investigation Division: 712-328-4728
• Anonymous Tips (CrimeStoppers): 712-328-7867, or, submit your information online to:
  • CouncilBluffs CrimeStoppers Portal.