Names in fatal Ames shooting released

Police released the names of a man killed in an Ames shooting and his alleged shooter, who authorities believe may have acted in self-defense.

Mason Turner, 23, of Burlington, N.J., was found with a gunshot wound to the head at about 1 a.m. Saturday in the backyard of a duplex, 1421 Idaho Ave. He was pronounced dead in the backyard where authorities found him.

Jacob Lumley, 23, of Ames fired the fatal shots, police said. Lumley and a witness who live at the duplex were interviewed by investigators Saturday morning and then released.

They told police that Turner was a guest of theirs, said Cmdr. Jason Tuttle of the Ames Police Department.

Based on their statements, police believe there was an altercation in the backyard and Turner pulled out a gun. One of the males got into a physical fight with the the victim. Lumley retrieved a handgun and shot the victim in the head, perhaps multiple times, police said.

One of the males involved called police.

The case remains under investigation by the Ames Police Department and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Ames Police Department 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line 239-5530.