Dubuque police investigated three shootings early Wednesday, one of which left one man injured and another under arrest on charges including attempted murder. 28 year old Derrick Timmons faces charges of attempted murder, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent and possession of a firearm by a felon. Meanwhile, 25 year old Darrin Heard was taken by a private vehicle to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital with a gunshot wound. Police determined that Heard had been shot in the abdomen on Walnut Street. Police said his injury is not considered to be life-threatening. Police were granted a search warrant for the residence on Walnut Street and arrested Timmons inside. The Walnut Street shooting came about 75 minutes after a disturbance that led to a shooting near the intersection of East 19th and Jackson streets. Police who responded to the area found “bullet impact marks” on the exterior of buildings but no injuries were reported. Officers also investigated a third shooting on Central Avenue Wednesday, though it might have been related to marking the new year. Police say that although the discharge of a firearm may have been celebratory and not directed at anyone, it is still a criminal violation.
