Orange City, Iowa — A Spirit Lake man who was charged with 2nd Degree Murder following a shooting incident in May at a rural Ireton residence, and whose charge was upgraded to first-degree murder has now pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Sioux County authorities say they received a report of a disturbance that involved a shooting inside a residence on Dove Avenue, three miles northwest of Ireton. When deputies arrived they discovered 58-year-old Grant Wayne Wilson, of Cleghorn inside the residence, dead of an apparent gunshot wound.
As a result of the investigation, the sheriff’s office arrested 70-year-old Gregg Winterfeld of Spirit Lake on a charge of 2nd-degree murder. Deputies say one other person was inside the residence at the time of the shooting and was unharmed.
About three weeks later, the charge was upgraded to 1st-degree murder. According to court records, Winterfeld has now pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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Update posted 2:54 pm, May 28, 2020
Ireton, Iowa — The investigation into the shooting death of a Cleghorn man has led to an upgraded charge against his accused killer.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, a disturbance inside a rural Ireton residence, back on May 9th, led to the shooting death of 58-year-old Grant Wayne Wilson, of Cleghorn.
The Sheriff’s Office’s initial investigation led to the arrest of 70-year-old Gregg Winterfeld, of Spirit Lake, on a charge of 2nd Degree Murder, for allegedly shooting Wilson to death.
After discussion with the Sioux County Attorney late last week, deputies say the County Attorney amended the charge against Winterfeld, charging him with 1st Degree Murder in Wilson’s death.
Authorities say case remains under investigation.
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Update posted 2:00 pm, May 11, 2020
Ireton, Iowa — The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the victim who was killed during a disturbance that occurred on Saturday night.
Authorities identify the victim as 58-year-old Grant Wayne Wilson, of Cleghorn.
Deputies say Wilson was shot and killed during a disturbance at a rural Ireton residence late Saturday evening.
A Spirit Lake man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Authorities say 70-year-old Gregg Winterfeld of Spirit Lake faces a charge of 2nd Degree murder in connection with the slaying.
The case remains under investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.
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Original post 5:17 pm, May 10, 2020
Ireton, Iowa — A Spirit Lake man is charged with 2nd Degree Murder following a shooting incident late Saturday night at a rural Ireton residence.
Sioux County authorities say they received a report of a disturbance shortly after 10:00 pm Saturday, which involved a shooting inside a residence on Dove Avenue Avenue, three miles northwest of Ireton. WHen deputies arrived they discovered a 58 year old male inside the residence, who was dead of an apparent gunshot wound.
As a result of the investigation, the sheriff’s office arrested 70-year-old Gregg Winterfeld,of Spirit Lake, on a charge of 2nd degree murder. Deputies say one other person was inside the residence at the time of the shooting and was unharmed.
The victim has been transported to the Iowa State Crime Lab in Ankeny, where an autopsy will be performed.
The sheriff’s office is withholding the name of the victim, pending notification of the next of kin.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Hawarden Police Department, Sioux Center Police Department, Orange City Police Department, Sioux County Conservation, Rock Valley Police Department, Ireton Ambulance, Ireton Fire and Ireton Rescue.
The incident remains under investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.
