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Five Wounded in Iowa City Ped Mall Shooting Near University of Iowa

Police posted photos of five persons of interest, seeking tips and video.

Overview

  • Iowa City police confirmed five people were shot, with one in critical condition and four stable, following Sunday's overnight brawl near the downtown Ped Mall by campus.
  • University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said three of the injured are students, and early campus alerts said there was no sign students were targeted.
  • Investigators released an image of five persons of interest and asked the public to share information and recordings, with Crime Stoppers offering a $1,000 reward.
  • Officers responding to a report of a large fight at about 1:46 a.m. heard gunfire near East College and Clinton streets and found multiple victims who were taken to hospitals.
  • Police reported no arrests and no known ongoing threat as the university and state officials offered support and counseling resources to students and staff.