RICEVILLE, Iowa – The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office has officially identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday night in a quiet neighborhood near Walnut Ave. Acea Spiegeler, 24, was found deceased when officers responded to the scene at 7:14 p.m.
Authorities believe that the incident was isolated, indicating that the individuals involved were acquainted with each other prior to the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the event have not been disclosed by the MCSO, as they continue to investigate the tragic incident.
The MCSO has refrained from releasing any details about the shooter involved in the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation by reaching out to Deputy Tyler Rothmeyer at 641-732-4740.
In addition to local authorities, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner, and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office are all collaborating in support of the investigation to uncover more information about the events that transpired on the night of February 23.
The community is on high alert as they await further updates on the case, hoping for answers and closure as the investigation progresses. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the authorities to aid in bringing justice to those involved in this tragic incident.
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