Battle Creek man shot and injured

Lina PortmanMay 25, 2024

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Northwest Iowa man injured in Friday morning shooting

The Ida County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a Battle Creek man to the hospital Friday morning. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, shots fired were reported in the 300 block of Fifth Street in Battle Creek around 11:15 a.m. Friday. When deputies arrived, they found Kevin Lee Blume, 53, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Blume was flown to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. The press release does not indicate his condition. The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's office says there is no danger to the public. » Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

BATTLE CREEK, Iowa —

The Ida County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a Battle Creek man to the hospital Friday morning.

According to a news release from the sheriff's office, shots fired were reported in the 300 block of Fifth Street in Battle Creek around 11:15 a.m. Friday. When deputies arrived, they found Kevin Lee Blume, 53, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Blume was flown to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. The press release does not indicate his condition.

The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's office says there is no danger to the public.

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