By Associated Press - Tuesday, December 15, 2020

DOWS, Iowa (AP) - A person was found dead in a home near the small northern Iowa community of Dows, authorities said Tuesday.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 caller on Monday afternoon reported a male person had been shot at a home in rural Dows. Deputies responded and found a person who was dead.

An autopsy is planned at the Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny.



The identity of the person killed will be released after relatives are notified.

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