CR Police investigating death of gunshot victim

Lang
1/3/21

Cedar Rapids Police are investigating the death of a gunshot victim early Sunday morning.

According to a CRPD news release, the victim arrived by private vehicle at Mercy Medical Center just after 2:15am Sunday. The male had suffered a gunshot wound, and died shortly after officers arrived at the hospital.

The incident is under investigation, and the victim’s name is not being released at this time pending notification of family.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident  is encouraged to call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463) or text to CRIMES (274637) and in the message/subject, type 5227 and the tip. If the information provided leads to an arrest, the tipster may be eligible for a reward. All calls are anonymous.