ICPD investigating Thursday night shooting that left one injured

Lang
6/26/20

Iowa City Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Thursday night.

According to an ICPD news release, at about 9:53 p.m officers responded to 1722 H Street for a report of an adult male who had been shot in the leg by another person. The victim was treated by first responders at the scene, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.

This act is not believed to be accidental or random and there is not thought to be a heightened public safety risk.

No arrests have been made and the incident is under investigation.

Iowa City Police are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Jerry Blomgren at 319-356-5276 or jerry-blomgren@iowa-city.org.

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.