Shawn Turner, 24 years old, of Dubuque, a new trial date is set for September 27th, at the Dubuque County Court House. The Previous was September 30th.

On July 30, 2020, at approximately 10:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Central Avenue for the reports of shots fired and located Jeremy Vasquez, 39 years old, of Dubuque, suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. Vasquez said he observed Shawn Turner, 24 years old, of Dubuque exit a maroon GMC SUV and approach two females in the 2300 block of Central Avenue. Vasquez indicated Turner asked the females to come with him, prompting Vasquez to intervene. He then engaged Turner in a struggle before Turner got back into the passenger side of the vehicle. As the vehicle was pulling away, Turner shot him in the leg.

Police located the parked vehicle to the rear of 2201/2203 Washington Street. Search warrants were executed at 2203 Washington Street and on the GMC. Two shell casings were located inside the vehicle and one shell casing was located on the street in the 2300 block of Central Avenue.

Dubuque EMS transported Vasquez to Unity Point Finley Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Dubuque Police arrested Turner as he approached the Washington Street residence. Turner is charged with Attempted Murder and Public Intoxication.

Attempted Murder is a Class “B” felony punishable by 25 years in prison. Public Intoxication is a Simple Misdemeanor, punishable by no more than 30 days in county jail.