One Dead From Shooting Incident In Kossuth County

Just before 9 AM on Wednesday morning the Kossuth County Law Enforcement Center in Algona got a call regarding a possible shooting in Luverne. Upon arrival emergency personnel found a female who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim passed away at the scene. As of the time of this report the identity of the victim has not been released. Law enforcement officials throughout Iowa are assisting in locating the perpetrator. At this time the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa DCI believe the perpetrator is in custody. Law enforcement does not feel that a continued threat exists.