Police officials in Iowa say a shooting took place outside of a church in Ames, about 40 miles away from Des Moines. They received multiple 911 calls at 6:51 p.m. on Thursday. Two people and the male shooter are dead. Officials said they believe the shooting took place in the parking lot of the church.Sister station KCCI spoke with Capt. Nick Lennie with the Story County Sheriff’s Office earlier regarding the shooting.”There was a program going on. We do have other individuals inside the church. We do not have any other information at this point if anybody else was injured in this. We are working through the process of investigating this incident and speaking with the others inside the church,” Lennie said. There are currently no reports of others being injured and the motive is unclear. The sheriff’s office said there is not an ongoing threat to the public. Church Pastor Mike Vance released the following statement:”Tonight, a tragic shooting occurred involving two young members of our Cornerstone Church community. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are not able to give any details at this time. We can say, however, that we are more than saddened by the events that transpired. Our hearts break for all involved, and we are praying for everyone affected. Our Ministry staff are available to support all those impacted, and we will continue to fully cooperate with authorities as they complete their full investigation.”We sincerely appreciate the responsiveness of the Story County Sheriff’s Department, Ames PD, and all Law Enforcements Officials who have handled this matter with exceptional professionalism and compassion. Please join us in praying for all affected and their families.”For anyone interested, we will be holding a prayer service tomorrow, June 3, 2022, at 10 AM, at Cornerstone Church of Ames, 56829 US HWY 30, Ames, IA, 50010. All are welcome to attend in-person or join us online at cornerstonelife.com/live.”Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement via Facebook:“Tonight’s act of senseless violence took the lives of two innocent victims at their place of worship. Kevin and I grieve for their families who have suffered an unfathomable loss. And while the investigation continues and we learn more, we ask that Iowans pray for the victims and their families, the members of Cornerstone Church, and the entire Ames community.”
Police officials in Iowa say a shooting took place outside of a church in Ames, about 40 miles away from Des Moines. They received multiple 911 calls at 6:51 p.m. on Thursday. Two people and the male shooter are dead. Officials said they believe the shooting took place in the parking lot of the church.
Sister station KCCI spoke with Capt. Nick Lennie with the Story County Sheriff’s Office earlier regarding the shooting.
“There was a program going on. We do have other individuals inside the church. We do not have any other information at this point if anybody else was injured in this. We are working through the process of investigating this incident and speaking with the others inside the church,” Lennie said.
There are currently no reports of others being injured and the motive is unclear.
The sheriff’s office said there is not an ongoing threat to the public.
Church Pastor Mike Vance released the following statement:
“Tonight, a tragic shooting occurred involving two young members of our Cornerstone Church community. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are not able to give any details at this time. We can say, however, that we are more than saddened by the events that transpired. Our hearts break for all involved, and we are praying for everyone affected. Our Ministry staff are available to support all those impacted, and we will continue to fully cooperate with authorities as they complete their full investigation.
“We sincerely appreciate the responsiveness of the Story County Sheriff’s Department, Ames PD, and all Law Enforcements Officials who have handled this matter with exceptional professionalism and compassion. Please join us in praying for all affected and their families.
“For anyone interested, we will be holding a prayer service tomorrow, June 3, 2022, at 10 AM, at Cornerstone Church of Ames, 56829 US HWY 30, Ames, IA, 50010. All are welcome to attend in-person or join us online at cornerstonelife.com/live.”
Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement via Facebook:
“Tonight’s act of senseless violence took the lives of two innocent victims at their place of worship. Kevin and I grieve for their families who have suffered an unfathomable loss. And while the investigation continues and we learn more, we ask that Iowans pray for the victims and their families, the members of Cornerstone Church, and the entire Ames community.”
