Jeremy Ray Showalter, 45, was shot and killed at his home on Evergreen Street in Ottumwa on the morning of April 21, 2026. The first call came in about 5:35 a.m.; officers and deputies found Showalter with a gunshot wound and he was taken to Ottumwa Regional Health Center, where he later died. The shooting occurred inside the home where he lived.

Investigators alleged the suspect, Michael Joe Johnson, 24, of Sigourney, had moved some belongings into the house, was kicked out after an argument, and had tried to return to retrieve possessions. Authorities arrested Johnson the same day at about 4:22 p.m. and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact the Ottumwa Police Department.

Showalter’s obituary notes he grew up in Ottumwa, graduated from Cardinal High School in 1999, and worked as a journeyman welder for Quality Mechanical and previously for Overhead Door. If anyone knew Jeremy or has information about that morning, please contact the Ottumwa Police Department.