18-year-old hospitalized after being found with serious injuries in Ames

18-year-old hospitalized after being found with serious injuries in Ames
September 27, 2026

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18-year-old hospitalized after being found with serious injuries in Ames

18-year-old hospitalized after being found with serious injuries in Ames

Police have not identified the man, but say he is not a student at Iowa State University.

AMES, Iowa —

An 18-year-old man is in the hospital after being discovered at the bottom of a fire escape in Ames with serious injuries.

In a release, the Ames Police Department said it responded to a medical emergency call at 237 Ash Avenue just before 8 a.m. Saturday.

The victim was transported to Iowa Methodist Medical Center by Life Flight.

Police have not identified the man, but say he is not a student at Iowa State University.

They’re asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line at 515-239-5533.

People can also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400 or submit tips anonymously online.

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