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1 man injured in Pleasant Hill gas station shooting, police say

The victim, who is in his 30s, was found with a gunshot wound on the scene. He was transferred to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, where he is in stable condition.

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — One man was injured and another is in custody after a shooting at a Casey's gas station Tuesday night, according to Pleasant Hill police

Police say a Des Moines man was shot around 10:30 p.m. at the 5550 E. University Ave Casey's in Pleasant Hill.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was found with a gunshot wound on the scene. He was transferred to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, where he is in stable condition. 

47-year-old Donald Hutchins of Indiana was named as a person of interest by the police and is currently in custody for questioning.

Hutchins has been charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Polk County arrest records.

Police request anyone with information about the shooting call 515-265-1444.

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