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 One Person Wounded in North Iowa Campground Shooting

 A parking issue appears to have led to one person being shot at a campground in Mason City Friday night.

The Mason City Police Department says a disagreement between campers at the MacNider Campground (901 Birch Drive) led to the shooting, reported to authorities shortly after 10 p.m. Friday. At the scene, officers found one person who had been struck by gunfire and transported the unidentified victim to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center by Mason City Fire Department paramedics. Law enforcement quickly identified the shooter and took the unnamed subject into custody. 

A preliminary investigation of the incident, including interviews with witnesses, shows the argument began over a parking issue at the campground. Once the investigation is completed, details will be turned over to the Cerro Gordo County Attorney’s office for review for possible criminal charges.

MCPD says there is no ongoing threat to the community from this incident. Anyone with information about the disagreement or the shooting is asked to contact Mason City Police at 641-421-3636.

Mark Pitz

News Director/Weekdays 10am to 2pm on 95.9 KCHA
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