2 killed in shooting outside of I-29 Speedway in western Iowa

Two people were killed in a shooting outside of a concert in western Iowa on Saturday night.

Marcus L. Johnson, 28, and Charles A. Williams Jr., 27, both from Omaha, Nebraska, died in the shooting outside of the I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction. It happened at about 9 p.m. in the parking lot just before an outdoor concert was about to begin, according to a news release from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, which is helping with the investigation.

The I-29 Speedway is a World Drag Racing Alliance 1/8th mile drag strip, according to its Facebook page. There was no statement about the shooting posted on its page as of Sunday morning but the Speedway did cancel an event planned during the day.

According to the calendar, the Speedway hosted a Pull Up Car Show during the day and with Lil Boosie, Rob49 and Rich the Factor scheduled to perform.

KMALand reported the Omaha Police helicopter was called in to help search for at least three suspects, reportedly in a black Mercedes sedan.

Law enforcement is asking anyone who has information about the shooting to contact the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at 712-527-4871.