On Friday, March 3, 2023, at approximately 9:21pm officers were sent to the 300 block of North 1st Street for a reported shooting. The victim was identified as a twenty-year-old Marshalltown man. The victim reported to officers he had been chased by another vehicle and then the suspect shot into his vehicle while the victim was inside. The victim’s vehicle had several bullet holes in the driver’s side door. Nobody was injured during this shooting incident. After further investigation a suspect was identified and arrested.
Angel Gabriel Galvez-Trejo, age 20, of Marshalltown has been charged with the following crimes:
- Attempted Murder (Class B Felony)
- Going Armed with Intent (Class D Felony)
- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
- Reckless Use of a Firearm (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
This criminal investigation continues. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5725. Tips may also 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.
(A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)
For more information, please contact Lt. Sadie Weekley by calling 641.754.5729 or via email at sweekley@marshalltown-ia.gov.