TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH WASHINGTON SHOOTING

Two arrested in connection with Washington shooting

Two people are in custody in connection with a shooting in Washington earlier this month.  On January 7, 41-year-old Kenneth James of Coralville was shot in a parking lot.  Washington Police say investigators learned 17-year-old Jaden Miller of Columbus Junction and 19-year-old Mya Wright of Iowa City conspired to rob James after inviting him to Washington for a drug deal.  Police say during the attempted robbery, Miller shot James once in the torso.  Miller and Wright were arrested Thursday (1/27). They face charges of attempt to commit murder and first degree robbery.  Each is being held on $500,000 cash only bond.

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