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Five Wounded Near University of Iowa After Downtown Brawl Turns to Gunfire

Police released images of five persons of interest to spur tips in the ongoing probe.

Overview

  • Police say the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall shooting, which erupted early Sunday after officers responded around 1:45 a.m., left five people injured with one in critical condition and four stable.
  • University officials confirmed three of the wounded are University of Iowa students, and an alert said there were no indications students were the intended targets.
  • Investigators released photos of five persons of interest and asked witnesses to share tips or video as no arrests have been announced.
  • The university issued Hawk Alerts telling people to avoid the downtown area, and police later said there was no known ongoing threat.
  • Video posted to social media showed a large street fight outside bars near East College and Clinton streets just before shots, in a nightlife district that draws big weekend crowds close to campus.