Deadly Shooting at Iowa Speedway: Two Killed Before Concert, Suspects Flee in Black Mercedes

August 12, 2024
Deadly Shooting at Iowa Speedway: Two Killed Before Concert, Suspects Flee in Black Mercedes
  • Two individuals were shot and killed at the I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, Iowa, just before an outdoor concert was set to begin on Saturday night.

  • The victims have been identified as Marcus L. Johnson, 28, and Charles A. Williams Jr., 27, both residents of Omaha, Nebraska.

  • The I-29 Speedway, located approximately 20 miles south of Omaha, was hosting a Pull Up Car Show earlier that day.

  • The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the venue just as the concert was about to commence, with performers including Lil Boosie, Rob49, and Rich the Factor.

  • Authorities reported that the gunfire erupted in the parking lot, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.

  • Omaha Police deployed a helicopter to assist in the search for at least three suspects, who were reportedly seen fleeing in a black Mercedes sedan.

  • Local authorities, including the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the incident with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies.

  • The Iowa Department of Public Safety confirmed the incident in an online press release and is actively involved in the investigation.

  • Authorities have not released further details about the victims or suspects, as the investigation is ongoing.

  • Law enforcement is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at 712-527-4871.

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