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Ames police arrest suspect in September shooting investigation

The arrest comes just over a month after police responded to reports of a shooting on Tripp Street on Sept. 21.

AMES, Iowa — Editor's Note: The above video was originally published in September 2023. 

A Boone man has been arrested and charged in connection to a September shooting, according to Ames police. 

28-year-old Vashawn Kejoun Green faces the following charges: 

  • Attempted Murder 
  • Dominion, Control of Firearms or Offensive Weapons by a Felon

The arrest comes just over a month after police responded to reports of a shooting on Tripp Street on Thursday, Sept. 21. When they arrived, they found an injured man, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or via the anonymous tip line at 515-239-5533. Additionally, information can be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa online or via phone at 515-223-1400. 

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