Mass shooting near university, five injured Iowa A serious brawl broke out on campus early Sunday. Police have released images of five “persons of interest” in connection with the incident.
“One victim is in critical condition and the other four victims are in stable condition,” the statement said. Iowa The city’s Department of Public Safety posted on Facebook Sunday afternoon.
The post features photos of five young men and law enforcement is seeking the public’s help identifying and locating them. “Anyone with information about the person in the photo is asked to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275.”
No arrests have been made as of the time of this report.
University of Iowa shooting: Here’s what happened
According to the press release Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) On April 19, law enforcement received a report of a “large fight” in the 100 block of East College Street at 1:46 a.m. on Sunday, April 19. Police also reported hearing gunfire upon arrival.
In addition, local US news outlet ABC7LA shared a video depicting a fight that preceded a shooting on a pedestrian mall on the University of Iowa City campus that left five people injured, including three college students.
Earlier on Sunday, authorities cordoned off a key area of Ped Mall to conduct forensic examinations. A “Hawk Alert” notification on the University of Iowa’s emergency updates webpage confirmed that the Ped Mall had reopened at 12 noon local time on April 19. While there is no known ongoing threat to the public, the investigation is ongoing.
University of Iowa releases statement
The public university’s Office of Strategic Communications subsequently released a statement to the community regarding the shooting incident in Iowa City on April 19. The statement initially confirmed that three University of Iowa students were injured in the incident. University President Barb Wilson said the institution is in close communication with local law enforcement.
“As we await more information, I am thinking of these students, their families, friends and everyone who cares about them. My thoughts are with them and everyone in our community who is hurting or shocked right now,” the statement said. “Moments like this can be overwhelming. They can make a large campus suddenly feel very small. Many of you may be worried, upset, or unsure how to process what happened. Please know that you are not alone.”
