Local News

Northeast Iowa Man Charged with Attempted Murder

A Northeast Iowa man has been charged with attempted murder.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) says deputies responded to a disturbance involving weapons at a residence in Freeport (east of Decorah) about 11:30 pm Saturday (09.21) night. Their investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Hunter Youngblood of Decorah for attempted murder, a Class B felony; willful injury causing bodily injury or mental illness, an aggravated misdemeanor; and domestic abuse assault with injury or mental illness, a serious misdemeanor.

WCSO says Youngblood himself was airlifted from WinnMed in Decorah to Gunderson Hospital in La Crosse with self-inflicted injuries.

No other details are being released at this time.

 

Stay Connected with KCHA News

Add KCHA News as a preferred source on Google to see more local news, weather, and sports in your feed.

Add on Google

Follow us on Facebook for breaking news, severe weather alerts, sports, and more.

ADVERTISEMENT

Back to top button