x
Breaking News
More () »

Fort Dodge police arrest suspect in connection to Saturday afternoon shooting

Responders found 14-year-old Dakari James with multiple gunshot wounds near the 1200 block of 1st Avenue North in Fort Dodge around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Fort Dodge police have arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly Saturday afternoon shooting, according to police.

19-year-old Isaac Alexander Bachman is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Dakari Jayvon James.

The charges come just two days after responders found James with multiple gunshot wounds near the 1200 block of 1st Avenue North in Fort Dodge around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.

First responders provided medical care before an ambulance took him to Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police do not know what led to the shooting, but believe it is an isolated incident. 

If you have any information about this incident, authorities ask that you call the Fort Dodge Police Department or submit a tip through CrimeStoppers.

Local 5 will update this story as more information becomes available. Download the We Are Iowa app or subscribe to Local 5's "5 Things to Know" email newsletter for the latest.

Local 5 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Download the apps today to stream live newscasts and watch video on demand.

► Download the We Are Iowa app
► Sign up for Local 5's "5 Things to Know" email newsletter
 Subscribe to Local 5 News on YouTube 


Before You Leave, Check This Out