Additional charges have been filed in connection with a fight in Storm Lake earlier this month that involved approximately 20 individuals and left one person seriously injured.
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 9th. A male victim was reportedly traveling in a vehicle in the area of the 15 hundred block of Sugarcreek Lane when he approached several individuals walking in the roadway. One of the individuals approached the vehicle which led to an argument, and a suspect struck the victim in the face with a fist while the victim was seated in the vehicle. The victim drove away and a large crowd followed and encountered the victim after he parked. The victim was assaulted by several individuals which caused serious facial injuries, including several broken bones. Several people from a nearby residence attempted to intervene, and the group of suspects began assaulting them. One suspect reportedly threatened others with a handgun. The suspects fled the scene on foot and were tracked to a residence at 725 Lilly Court in Storm Lake. A perimeter was set up, and several suspects exited the residence after approximately three hours. Two handguns were located in the residence, and one of them was reportedly stolen from Cherokee.
Last Thursday, July 18th, Storm Lake Police charged 20-year-old Titus Mulgae of Storm Lake with 1st Degree Burglary, a class B felony…and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, a class C felony. He was being held in the Buena Vista County Jail on a 30 thousand dollar bond. Mulgae previously received two others charges in connection to the incident.
21-year-old Liena Nyama of Des Moines, who was previously charged, received additional charges of 1st Degree Burglary and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury. He was being held on a 25 thousand dollar bond.
A total of ten individuals have been charged in the case.
