On February 5, 2023, at 10:39 A.M., the Ames Police Department responded to the area of 204 Jewel Drive based on the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located shell casings and witnesses reported a suspect hiding under a vehicle in the 3300 block of South Duff Avenue. The suspect was injured while fleeing the scene. Officers tracked her footprints in the snow and located a weapon.
The shooting stems from an argument between two females. The suspect fired two shots in the air, and no one was injured, other than the suspect. The suspect was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center with an injury to her ankle.
UPDATE: As a result of the continued investigation, Karla Cherone Wallace, age 40, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been arrested and charged with the following: Controlled Substance Violation, a class C Felony, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a class C felony, Dominion/Control of Firearm by Felon, a class D felony, Failure to Affix Drug Stamp, a class D felony, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 3rd/Subsequent, an aggravated misdemeanor, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor, Provide False Identification Information, a simple misdemeanor, and Reckless Use of Firearm, a simple misdemeanor.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line 515-239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Sergeant Amber Christian, Ames Police Department, at (515) 239-5134 or (515) 239-5133.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and defendant(s) are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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