July 5th, 2024
During the initial half of 2024, Dubuque, Iowa, has witnessed a surge in reported criminal gunfire incidents. Since the beginning of the year, authorities have documented nine such occurrences. This number surpasses the entire count of seven from the previous year. It also exceeds the two cases noted in the same period in 2023 and the six from 2022’s first half.
One recent shot-fired call Dubuque Police officers responded to the 50 block of E. 26th St. for a report of gunshots.
Josh Giegerich (DOB 04/03/87) of Dubuque reported observing three juvenile males near his vehicle parked on the street. When he asked the juveniles what they were doing, they fled. As he ran away, one juvenile turned and fired a gun towards Geigerich.
A single shell casing was located in the area where the shot was reported to have been fired. No damage or injuries were reported. Utilizing traffic cameras and gaining information from interviews, the offender was identified as a 15-year-old Dubuque male.
On 05/07/24 at approximately 10:45 a.m., the offender was located in the 900 block of W. 5th St. and placed under arrest. During the arrest, drug paraphernalia was discovered in his possession.
After consultation with the Dubuque County Attorney’s Office, the juvenile was charged with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, Minor Armed with a Dangerous Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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