MUSCATINE, Iowa (KCRG) – Officials are investigating following a shots fired incident in Muscatine on Wednesday. At approximately 3:30 p.m., officials began the process of serving a search warrant at a Muscatine residence, when the subjects of the investigation fled the scene in a vehicle. A high-speed pursuit began shortly thereafter. The fleeing vehicle was reportedly involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar Street around 3:40 p.m. Officials say the suspects then fled on foot. Several gunshots were fired at the scene. Investigators have not confirmed who fired the shots, how many there were, or if there were any reported injuries regarding either the gunshots or the vehicular collision. One witness told TV9 that they had a family member involved in the crash and that they were taken to a hospital. No arrests have been confirmed by officials at this time.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The longest-serving president in Loras’ 185-year history is set to retire. James E. Collins announced that at the end of his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the next academic year, he will step down as president of Loras College. “I plan to retire from the Loras presidency on May 31, 2025. My 5-year contract comes to an end, and I have decided it is a good time to turn the reins over to someone who is looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to pursue new ideas. At that time, I will have served at Loras for 41 years, including 20 years as president.” Collins graduated with a bachelor’s degree at Loras in 1984. He was the youngest president in Loras’ history.
WASHINGTON, Iowa (KCRG) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The sheriff’s office said it was called to the 2700 block of Airport Road in Washington for a report of a disturbance at around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Investigators said a victim, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Officials have not released any details about what led up to the incident. No arrests have been announced in this case. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 319-653-2107.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Dubuque man charged in the death of his mother is competent to stand trial, a district court judge ruled. Prosecutors charged Tyler Dazey with first-degree murder after his mother was found dead in her home with multiple lacerations to her head, face, and neck. The family dog was also found dead with a significant head injury. Dazey had told police that his mother had been practicing witchcraft. A previous evaluation found Dazey not competent to stand trial in February, but the judge ordered him to undergo further evaluation by the state. In court documents filed this week, a judge reviewed both reports and found Dazey competent to stand trial. The trial will be held, starting at 9:30 a.m. on July 9.
