Martha Allen

Statesman Journal

FALLS CITY – No one was hurt Tuesday in a drive-by shooting that occured in Falls City. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Department, two men went to the falls between Parry Road and Mitchell Street at about 3:30 p.m.

The men threatened a man there with guns. The two men were identified by witnesses as Michael Johnson, 35, and "Scotty." Both men were said to be carrying .45-caliber semiautomatic pistols that had silver slides and black handles.

After the incident at the falls, the two men drove to Sheldon Avenue near Frost Road, where they reportedly shot four or five rounds at a house on the 200 block of Sheldon Avenue.

The homeowner returned fire, then got in a vehicle and chased the two men through town. Witnesses said the two men shot back at the homeowner as he drove after them through town and past Falls City High School.

No one was hit by the flying bullets. The homeowner stopped when he saw a sheriff's deputy and reported the incident.

Anyone with information about Johnson and "Scotty" is asked to contact Sgt. Michael Holsapple of the Polk County Sheriff's Department, at (503) 623-9251.

Johnson was driving a silver Honda Accord with Texas plates. He also is thought to own a silverton Toyota pickup, also carrying Texas plates.