OTTUMWA — On August 29, 2023, at approximately 5:04 p.m., Ottumwa Police Officers were contacted by a victim in the lobby of the police department. The victim was identified as Shauntel McNabb, age 36, of Ottumwa. The victim reported that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend and he was armed with a firearm. Further investigation indicated that the male was homicidal and suicidal and had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his face.
The suspect was located at the storage units located at 309 S. Iowa Ave. in Ottumwa. Police established a perimeter and the department’s emergency response team was activated to respond to the scene.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody without incident. He was identified as Cory Lee Thompson, age 34, of Ottumwa. Thompson was transported to Ottumwa Regional Health Center for treatment.
On August 30, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Thompson was transported to the Wapello County Jail and charged with the following offenses:
- Domestic Abuse Assault With a Dangerous Weapon, a Class “D” Felony
- Harassment 1st Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor
- Intimidation With a Dangerous Weapon, a Class “C” Felony
- Domestic Abuser in Possession of a Firearm, a Class “D” Felony
- Possession of a Short Barreled Rifle, a Class “D” Felony
Thompson is being held in the Wapello County Jail with no bond.
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Department, Ottumwa Fire Department, and ORMICS assisted with the incident.
