Two individuals were fatally shot at a raceway in Pacific Junction, Iowa, just as a concert was about to start, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the I-29 Speedway, which is located about 20 miles south of Omaha, Nebraska. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reported that the shooting took place in the parking lot as an outdoor concert was on the verge of commencing.
The victims have been identified as Marcus L. Johnson, aged 28, and Charles A. Williams Jr., aged 27, both from Omaha, Nebraska. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, and the Omaha Police Department, are collaborating on the case.
Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information about the shooting to reach out to the Mills County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation into the tragic incident is currently underway.