Fatal Shooting At I29 Speedway

Two people were killed in a shooting Saturday night at the I29 Speedway near Pacific Junction.

The incident occurred in the parking lot at the raceway just before 9 p.m., according to a press release from the Iowa Department Of Public Safety released Sunday morning. An outdoor concert was taking place at the venue at the time of the shooting.

The victims have been identified as Marcus L. Johnson, 28; and Charles A. Williams Jr., 27, both from Omaha.

The concert was scheduled to last until 11 p.m. and was to be the culmination of a day-long schedule of events that took place at the speedway, including a car show, comedy show and drag racing.

First responders from multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Division Of Criminal Investigation, Omaha Police Department, Glenwood Fire & Rescue and multiple other responders from agencies in the area.

Authorities are asking anyone who has information about the shooting to contact the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at 712-527-4871. The investigation is ongoing.