AMES, Iowa—At approximately 6:30 p.m., on January 18, 2025, Officers were dispatched along with medical to an apartment on South 5th Street in Ames. Upon their arrival, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

After a preliminary investigation it is believed there is no ongoing threat to the public, however, it is still a very active investigation. We ask that the public stay out of the area as the investigation continues and the scene is processed.

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.

(contributed press release, Ames Police Department)