City of Iowa City news release
The Iowa City Police Department is continuing to investigate the Sunday, April 19, 2026, shooting in Downtown Iowa City.
Investigators are following numerous leads and have positively identified numerous persons of interest associated with this incident. As part of the ongoing investigation, police are seeking:
- The identity of Person of Interest #3 in the attached photos.
- Any security camera footage from Downtown Iowa City businesses from 1-2:15 a.m., Sunday, April 19, 2026.
- Cell phone video recordings taken from the Pedestrian Mall during that same time period.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275. Video footage can be uploaded to this secure Digital Evidence Submission website or by using the QR code below.
Five victims have been identified in the shooting. One victim remains in critical condition, two are in stable condition, and two are no longer hospitalized. There is no further information available on the victims at this time.
There is no known ongoing threat associated with this incident and there is no further information at this time.
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.
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