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Ames man accused of killing his roommate

November 8, 2019 By Dar Danielson

(Update) The victim is identified as 37-year-old Christopher Charles Swalwell of Ames. He was taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center and subsequently transferred to Mercy in Des Moines where he later died of his injuries.

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Ames police say a man who was attacked during an argument with his roommate has now died.

Police were called at 6:10 last night and found the man,  who is not yet being identified, had been attacked with a large knife during an argument with his roommate.

The roommate, 55-year-old David Hunter, is charged with first-degree murder. Hunter is also charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. Police say he threatened to harm another victim.

Ames Police are still looking for information in the case and ask anyone with information to contact them at 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 239-5533.

You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com or text a tip, Text “PCCS” plus your message to 274637

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