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On Wednesday, the Marshalltown Police Department took into custody a 15-year-old male in connection with the June 1 shooting investigation outside of the Center Street Station bar.
Upon arrival at the shooting, officers found Ramon Alexis Feliciano Nieves, 41, of Marshalltown, suffering from a gunshot wound. Nieves was transported to a medical facility where he died.
Victor Antonio Delgadillo, 18, of Marshalltown, was identified as the shooter and remains at large. Delgadillo has active warrants for his arrest for the crimes of first-degree murder and first-degree harassment. The charges remain accusations and he is presumed innocent until guilty.
The connected juvenile is being held for accessory after the fact, which is an aggravated misdemeanor; and possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a Class D felony. The teenager was transported to a juvenile detention facility.
"We will arrest and prosecute anyone who is knowingly aiding and abetting Mr. Delgadillo,” Chief Mike Tupper said. “We cannot allow violent crime to take a hold of our community. We plan to make more arrests. We urge Mr. Delgadillo to follow the advice of his legal counsel and turn himself in. The only way to resolve this issue is to do so through the court process."
The Marshalltown Police Department has received information from the public indicating Delgadillo is receiving assistance from people and this assistance has allowed him to evade law enforcement.
"We will find Mr. Delgadillo,” Tupper said. “The police department appreciates the support and information they public continues to provide. We will not rest until this case is fully prosecuted."
Marshall County Crime Stoppers has put forth a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Delgadillo.
"Marshall County Crime Stoppers is a critically important public safety partner,” Tupper said. “We appreciate their generous support on this case and many others over the past nine years. This murder investigation is our number one priority. We will not rest until Mr. Delgadillo is safely taken into custody."
The investigation of the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725 or 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641-753-1234 or via text by texting the word "marshall" followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, US Marshal Service, and Marshall County Attorney's Office is assisting with this investigation. The Marshalltown Police Department was assisted at the June 1 shooting scene by the Marshall County 911 Communications Center, Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Marshalltown Fire Department and UnityPoint - Marshalltown EMS.