Gunner Jones charged with first-degree murder in the death of a child

November 6, 2024

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa – Following a joint investigation by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and Webster City Police, Gunner Jones, 26, of Webster City, Iowa, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the April 16, 2023, death of a 10-year-old. month old toddler.

On April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Webster City officers and emergency personnel responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive toddler at a Webster City residence. The infant was transported to Van Diest Medical Center and later taken to Blank Children’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that morning.

The investigation and medical examinations revealed injuries consistent with child abuse, leading authorities to classify the death as a homicide. Evidence collected during the investigation led authorities to believe that Gunner Jones had access to the infant and caused the fatal injuries.

This is an ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.

Note: A criminal complaint is simply an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Complaint and affidavit

Booking photo

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