Trujillo

Marshalltown Police Department officers and Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation special agents arrested Rocky Dean Trujillo, age 20, of Marshalltown – hours after a fatal early Monday shooting. Trujillo is being held at the Marshall County jail pending an initial court appearance.

He is charged with the first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, going armed with intent, assault with intent to inflict serious injury and trafficking in stolen weapons.

Michael Ray West, 48, of Marshalltown, died from a gunshot wound at Casey’s convenience store, 111 N. Third Ave.

West was an employee and was working at the time of the incident.

Law enforcement personnel executed a search warrant in the 700 block of Bromley Street in Marshalltown.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Marshalltown Fire Department and Unity Point Ambulance Service all responded to the initial 911 calls for this incident.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information about this crime should call the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725. Additionally, tips can be submitted by calling 641-753-1234, or via text messaging by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.marshallcountycs.com. All tips are completely anonymous and could earn a reward of up to $1,000 if the tip results in an arrest.