Dead body found in Franklin County after reported shooting

Investigation is continuing.

Posted: Dec 15, 2020 3:53 PM

Updated: Dec 15, 2020 3:58 PM

Posted By: Mike Bunge

DOWS, Iowa – Authorities are investigating a death in rural Franklin County.

Around 4:30 pm Monday, a 911 call from the 400 block of 120th Street said a male subject had been shot. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigated and found a dead male in the residence. An autopsy of the body will be conducted by the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny.

The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, Hampton police, Franklin General Ambulance Service, and West Franklin EMS assisted with this incident, which remains under investigation.

Minnesota Coronavirus Cases

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 779749

Reported Deaths: 8705

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Ramsey	63983	985
Dakota	57663	527
Anoka	54651	523
Washington	34014	332
Stearns	28901	255
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Wright	21662	171
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Reported Deaths: 6785

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Scott	24733	274
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