City of Iowa City news release
At 6:20 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, the Iowa City Police Department was called to the area behind Sycamore Mall (Iowa City Marketplace), 1660 Sycamore St., for a report of shots fired.
Responding officers located evidence of shots fired. In the subsequent investigation, a firearm was recovered. As a result of the investigation, a juvenile male was detained and faces the following charges:
- Intimidation with a dangerous weapon
- Going armed with intent
- Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon
- Minor in possession of a firearm
- Use of a dangerous weapon in commission of a crime
The juvenile was transported to the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible. Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Alec Fjelstul at AFjelstul@iowa-city.org or by using the Crime Stoppers information below. No further information is available at this time.
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How you can help:
This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the Iowa City Police Department with any potential footage or information about this incident.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.
CASE # 2025008311