Situation Update: Iowa City Police seek public's help identifying persons of interest in ongoing investigation into April 19 shooting downtown Iowa City.
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.
HAWK ALERT UPDATE: Several people were injured in the shooting this morning at College and Clinton Street, including UI students.
Please continue to avoid the Pedestrian Mall as police continue their investigation.
The Iowa City Police Department is actively investigating this shooting with the full support of UIPD. At this time, no arrests have been made. While the investigation is in its early stages, there are no indications any university students were the intended victims.
Please continue to visit emergency.uiowa.edu for the most updated information and support resources.
Campus Support Resources
Support Resources will be available for all campus community members at the Iowa Memorial Union this afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in The Hawkeye room, Ground Floor. Staff from University Counseling Service, Employee Assistance Program, and Student Care and Assistance, including the therapy dog, will be available. Private meeting spaces will also be available.
If you need support, please reach out:
- University Counseling Service: 319-335-7294
- Student Care and Assistance: 319-335-1162
- Employee Assistance Program: 319-335-2085
- 24-hour Crisis and Support Line: 844-461-5420 or 988
Situation update: A message from President Wilson has been shared with the campus community.
Situation Update: A press release has been issued by the Iowa City Police Department regarding this incident. Full release available here:https://www.icgov.org/Home/Components/News/News/2624/390
HAWK ALERT: ICPD continues to investigate. Remain vigilant. Report any info or suspicious activity to law enforcement 319-358-TIPS. More: emergency.uiowa.edu
Situation Update: Police continue to investigate. Please continue to avoid the area and be aware of your surroundings.
Situation Update: First responders on scene. Confirmed victims. Please continue to avoid the area.