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10/2/21
Cedar Rapids Police have released an update on a Friday night hotel shooting that injured multiple people.
According to a CRPD news release, an advertised birthday party including DJ’s for entertainment was taking place in one of the conference rooms at the Ramada on 33rd Avenue SW, with several dozen in attendance. A disturbance broke out among some of the attendees just before 10:30pm, which resulted in multiple gunshots fired.
Three gunshot victims were transported to local hospitals for their injuries. Two of the injuries were non-life threatening, and one victim was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for serious injuries.
Three other gunshot victims were transported by personal vehicle to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. One of those injured was a 13-year old male.
As of this time police say no one has provided any information to identify the shooter or shooters. Anyone who attended the event or has information to help identify individuals responsible is encouraged to contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department at (319) 286-5491.
