UPDATE 1:55-p.m., 1/30/26: Atlantic shooting victim identified
January 30th, 2026 by Ric Hanson
(Atlantic, IA) – In an update to our previous report with regard to a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in Atlantic, Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue, this (Friday) afternoon, said the victim of the shooting was Anthony Asay, of Atlantic. he was reported to be in stable condition after being flown by helicopter from Cass Health to Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
As previously mentioned, at approximately 6:11-p.m. on January 29th, 2026, the Cass County Communications Center received a report of a dispute at 404 Linn Street in Atlantic, Iowa that resulted in one individual sustaining a gun shot wound to the abdomen. The Atlantic Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and Cass EMS responded to the scene.
The Atlantic Police Department is continuing the investigation into the circumstances of the incident and are being assisted by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation. There are no ongoing threats to the safety of our community and all parties involved have been contacted and/or talked to by law enforcement.
No other details are being released at this time. If you have information regarding the incident, please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.




