A Monday afternoon shooting on one of Iowa’s busiest interstates brought northbound traffic on I-35 to a standstill in Warren County, leaving one person hospitalized and prompting an active investigation. Here is what authorities have confirmed so far about the incident near Bevington.
Road Closure and Detour in Effect
Northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near the Bevington exit remain closed following the shooting, which occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Iowa Department of Transportation has put an official detour in place for drivers traveling through the area. Motorists are advised to plan for delays and follow posted detour signs until the roadway reopens.
What Happened
Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla confirmed that the shooting took place in the northbound lanes of I-35 near the Bevington exit in Warren County shortly before 4 p.m. One person was injured in the incident and transported to an area hospital. Dinkla said it remains unknown whether anyone else was hurt.
Authorities have taken one person into custody in connection with the shooting. That individual is currently being held at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. No additional information about the suspect or the victim has been released at this time.
Investigation Ongoing
The shooting remains under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Warren County Sheriff’s Office directly. This is a developing story, and details are expected to be updated as investigators release more information.
The incident is one of several active public safety stories across central Iowa. In a separate case, one person was hurt in an overnight shooting in downtown Des Moines. Elsewhere in the region, Des Moines police arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly stealing from the Drake football locker room. In Warren County’s neighboring community, the Carlisle water crisis continues to drag on as residents ration buckets and schools close again. And in a legal development drawing statewide attention, a teacher who sued an Iowa school district over students’ racist acts and language has won a $425,000 settlement.
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