AVOCA, Iowa —

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that injured one person.

The incident happened on Thursday around 8 p.m. at a rural residence west of Avoca, Iowa.

As law enforcement was coming to the residence, additional gunfire was heard.

Deputies identified the male suspect, identified as Shaun McCarthy, who was outside the residence at the time.

A short standoff occurred, which resulted in McCarthy being taken into custody.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

PCSO said they found children safe in the home.

McCarthy was arrested for attempted murder, reckless use of a firearm, going armed with intent, willful injury resulting in bodily injury, domestic abuse assault, and three counts of child endangerment.

His bond was set for $100,000.

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