17-year-old in hospital after shooting in Council Bluffs

Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot Thursday night.
Published: Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM CDT
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot Thursday night.

Council Bluffs Police responded at about 9:30 p.m. for a “shots fired” call near 3rd Avenue and South 26th Street.

After initial investigation, police report that a disturbance occurred. They say one person pulled out a gun and fired shots more than once.

Officials say the 17-year-old was shot in the chest and leg. He was taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information can call 712-328-4728 for the investigation division, call CrimeStoppers at 712-328-7867, or submit an online tip.

The investigation is ongoing.

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