Update: Iowa City Police seek public's help in identifying persons of interest in ongoing shooting investigation
The Iowa City Police continue to investigate the Sunday, April 19, 2026, shooting in Downtown Iowa City.
Police have identified five victims in the shooting. One victim is in critical condition and the other four victims are in stable condition. There is no further information available on the victims at this time.
As part of the ongoing investigation, investigators are seeking to identify persons of interest associated with this shooting. Anyone with information on the people pictured above and at the bottom of this press release are asked to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275. The persons of interest have been numbered to assist in the sharing of information.
There is no known ongoing threat associated with this incident and there is no further information at this time.
Original press release from April 19, 2026:
The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday, April 19, 2026.
At 1:46 a.m., police responded to a report of a large fight in the 100 Block of East College Street. Arriving officers heard gunfire.
At this time, multiple victims have been taken to area hospitals to be treated for wounds suffered in the shooting. No information on their conditions is available at this time.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information on this shooting, including video footage, is asked to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275. Tips can also be submitted anonymously using the Crime Stoppers information below.
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.
