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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 01/25/2024
Contact: policemediarequests@iowa-city.org
Phone: 319-356-5275

Arrests made in Dec. 25, 2023, shots fired investigation

As a result of an investigation into the shots fired on Dec. 25, 2023, Iowa City Police have made multiple arrests.

• Bhupi Singh, 21, of Coralville, faces one count of Reckless Use of a Firearm and one count of Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime.
• Gupreet Singh, 22, of Iowa City, faces one count of Reckless Use of a Firearm and one count of Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime.
• Satnam Singh, 27, of Iowa City, faces one count of Reckless Use of a Firearm and one count of Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. No other information is available at this time.

Original press release from Dec. 25, 2023:

At 2:08 a.m., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the alley of the 200 Block of South Van Buren Street. Dispatchers heard multiple shots fired while taking the calls.

Responding Iowa City Police officers discovered evidence of shots fired in the area of where the incident was reported. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

Iowa City Police continue to investigate this incident. No further information is available 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.