On March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this location. Upon arrival, officers found Johnqwez Deanthony Lewis (age 22) suffering from gunshot wounds. Johnqwez was critically injured and died at the scene. A second male, Devonte Allen Brooks (age 27), was also found at the scene with gunshot injuries. Devonte was not critically injured. This investigation is on-going.
The Marshalltown Police Department working in collaboration with Marshall County Crime Stoppers are currently offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for this tragic incident. Johnqwez Lewis’ death and the injuries to Devonte Brooks were a senseless act of violence. As a community, we must come together and find those responsible.
The Marshalltown Police Department would like to thank Marshall County Crime Stoppers for their continued support and collaborative effort to help bring closure to the families of the victims of this violent crime. Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5725. Tips may be submitted by calling 641.753.1234, or via text messaging by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.marshallcountycs.com. All tips are completely anonymous.
For more information, please contact Captain Christopher Jones by calling 641.754.5758 or via email at cjones@marshalltown-ia.gov.