DUBUQUE, Iowa — Dubuque police are investigating a shooting that left a 39-year-old local man with a leg wound after officers responded to a reported physical disturbance Monday evening.

According to a police press release, officers were dispatched to the area of 20th and Jackson Streets at approximately 8:27 p.m. Monday May 25, 2026. Upon arrival, they located Kenneth Dunbar of Dubuque suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers provided immediate medical aid until the Dubuque Fire Department arrived and transported Dunbar to MercyOne Hospital for further treatment.

The suspect or suspects fled the scene before police arrived. Investigators have described the incident as appearing to be an isolated event with no immediate threat to the broader public. The case remains active.

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Video Of Last Nights Scene

Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting, the identity or description of any suspect(s), or whether the incident stemmed from a verbal argument, domestic situation, or other conflict. As is standard, authorities emphasized that any charges filed would be considered allegations and that suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Community Impact and Public Safety

The intersection of 20th and Jackson Streets is located in a residential neighborhood on Dubuque’s north side. While the area has historically seen occasional incidents of violence, city officials have not indicated this shooting is connected to any larger pattern of crime. Dubuque Police continue to urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Tips can be submitted to the Dubuque Police Department by calling 563-589-4415 or anonymously through the department’s website at www.cityofdubuque.org/police.

Lt. Luke Bock, police spokesperson, is serving as the contact for media inquiries regarding the investigation (563-589-4473, lbock@cityofdubuque.org).