An Ottumwa man is facing attempted murder and burglary charges following a shooting Wednesday evening that left a 19-year-old in critical condition.
Ottumwa Police received a 911 call around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday reporting a man had been shot at the trailer park at 1405 Albia Road. Dispatchers also received a call from a private vehicle transporting the victim to Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
The victim, Cameron Joseph Downen, 19, of Ottumwa, was later flown to Iowa City for treatment. Police say he remains in critical condition.
At approximately 7:05 p.m., police arrested Donovan Joseph Wilson, 19, of Ottumwa, in connection with the shooting. Wilson is charged with first-degree burglary and attempt to commit murder, both Class B felonies.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottumwa Police Department Investigations Unit.
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Department assisted with the investigation.
A charge is merely an accusation; a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.