WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Police in Waterloo were conducting a narcotics search at a home Monday when a man nearby took off running. KWWL-TV reports the suspect allegedly fell while running and discharged his 9mm handgun. The bullet hit a nearby house. The man was charged with four weapon law violations. The suspect at the home was charged with possession of a firearm as a felon, carrying weapons and possession of marijuana second offense.

ELGIN, IA (IRN) – An Elgin woman is facing a murder charge after the death of her 5-week-old daughter last month. KGAN-TV reports Alicia Rios is charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death. First responders were called to a home for a report of an infant having difficult breathing. The child, identified as Lydia Rios, was flown to a hospital in Wisconsin where she died from her injuries five days later.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines man will serve up to 30 years in prison in connection with a deadly shooting. WHO-TV reports nineteen-year-old Jahmar Mustin, a member of the Heavy Hitters street gang, was riding in the same car as 23-year-old Choice Elliston in May 2017. Mustin became involved in a shootout with another vehicle of rival members of the C-Block gang. Mustin shot Elliston in the head during the battle, killing him.

TRURO, IA (IRN) – There will be increased security at Interstate 35 schools today in response to a reported threat. Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office plan to have an increased presence at the schools after an employee reported that a verbal threat had been made against the district. An investigation into the threat, who made it, and its credibility is on-going.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Iowa could soon see a shortage of physicians assistants. That could be a big problem, especially in many rural counties. A University of Iowa study shows 32 percent of the physician assistants population is 50 or older. Those P\As will reach retirement soon. Only 25% of physicians assistant graduates who were trained in Iowa choose to stay and practice in Iowa.