Fort Dodge man charged with attempted murder after shooting

A Fort Dodge man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Webster County.

The criminal charge identifies attempted murder as the alleged offense and places the reported shooting in Webster County. A charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt.

The case will proceed through the criminal court process. The information available for this brief does not identify the defendant by name, provide the date of the shooting or arrest, describe the alleged victim’s condition, or list a court date.

What the charge means

An attempted-murder charge accuses a person of trying to unlawfully cause another person’s death. The filing of a charge begins or advances a criminal case; it does not resolve the allegations.

What comes next

The case may involve additional court proceedings, including hearings and decisions on how the case will move forward. Those steps will determine the status of the charge in court.