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04/19/26
Iowa City Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred overnight in the downtown area and are asking the public’s help in identifying the suspects pictured above.
A statement indicates officers were called to the Ped Mall near the intersection of College and Clinton Streets at 1:46am Sunday on reports of fight breaking out. As they were arriving, gunshots were fired.
A Hawk Alert was issued at 1:51am. Just after 2am, first responders confirmed there were victims and urged students to avoid the area.
Police have identified five victims in the shooting. One victim is in critical condition and the other four victims are in stable condition. There is no further information available on the victims at this time.
University of Iowa President Barb Wilson, in a message to the community, confirmed that three of the shooting victims were UI students. Her full statement is included at the end of this article.
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement this morning, It read,“Kevin’s and my prayers this morning are with the victims and their families. This senseless act of violence has devastated the university community and our state. I have spoken with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson and Board of Regents Chair Robert Cramer and assured them that the full resources of the state are available to assist with the investigation. The Department of Public Safety has contacted the Iowa City Police Department to offer their support.”
The Iowa Board of Regents ‘ statement read, “The safety of all the faculty, staff and students at our universities is the highest priority to the Iowa Board of Regents. We have been in touch with university officials and will work with them to provide any support they need.”
Police continue to investigate the incident and urge anyone with information to contact Iowa City Area Crimestoppers at 319-358-TIPS, via the P3 Tips app, or online at iccrimestoppers.org. You can also call Iowa City Police at 319-356-5275.
The persons of interest have been numbered to assist in the sharing of information.
There is no known ongoing threat associated with this incident and there is no further information at this time.
