Crime
Waterloo Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting Outside Ryder Logistics
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.