Police say a weekend shooting in north-central Iowa is tied to other crimes. Authorities in Fort Dodge say a shooting early Saturday morning is linked to a series of gun thefts from sporting goods stores. One person was injured as a result of the shooting.

The name of the injured victim has not been released. Special Agent Larry Hedlund with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says the shooting over the weekend is related to the investigation into the thefts of guns at two Fort Dodge sporting goods stores.

The thefts were reported the week of July 23rd. Hedlund said some of the guns have been recovered but that others remain missing.