Paullina, Iowa – Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies throughout northwest Iowa converged on a rural Paullina residence Thursday morning after the O’Brien County Communications Center reportedly received a call from an individual who claimed to have shot a person and claimed they would commit further acts of violence against other individuals and responding law enforcement.
Authorities say precautions were taken for nearby homes and businesses; Mill Creek campground was evacuated. The HEAT (High-risk Entry and Arrest Team) was activated but the situation was resolved prior to their arrival on scene.
O’Brien County Chief Deputy Keven Van Meeteren says drone operators with O’Brien County EMA, Iowa State Patrol and Sioux County Sheriff’s Office were able to make contact with the occupants of the residence at 4532 Redwood Avenue and those occupants were secured without incident.
Van Meeteren says the investigation into the incident is ongoing and there is no further danger to public safety.
Fortunately no one was injured as the original call claimed.
Agencies assisting on the scene were Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, Sheldon Police, Hartley Police Department, Paullina Police Department, Spencer Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, ATF, O’Brien County Conservation, O’Brien County EMA, HEAT Team, Paullina and Primghar Ambulance teams.
