Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident involving three juvenile suspects.
According to a news release, at about 2:47 PM Tuesday, March 12th, DESCOM received calls about the sound of gunshots coming from the area of Oak Street Church, located at 1303 Oak Street.
As officers responded to the area, DESCOM said a caller reported four shots being fired and three juvenile suspects running from the area.
Officers located three juvenile males matching the description of the subjects running from the area, and they were detained in the 1200 block of Oak Street.
One of the detained juveniles assaulted a police officer during his detention and illegal drugs were found on his person.
This juvenile was charged with assault on a peace officer, interference with official acts resulting in an injury, and possession of marijuana and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.
The other two juvenile males were released to their parents.
The investigation into the shooting and the ownership of the handgun is ongoing.
