Overview
- Iowa City police responding to a large fight at the downtown Pedestrian Mall around 1:46 a.m. Sunday heard gunfire and found multiple victims.
- Authorities say five people were injured, with one in critical condition and four stable, and three of the wounded are University of Iowa students.
- The university issued Hawk Alerts urging people to avoid East College and Clinton streets and said there is no indication students were the intended targets.
- Investigators released images of five persons of interest and asked for tips to Detective Cade Burma, with Crime Stoppers offering a $1,000 reward.
- The shooting occurred in a busy nightlife district steps from campus, and state leaders, including Gov. Kim Reynolds, pledged investigative support.