Teen arrested in shooting that left one woman injured

Lang
9/25/20

A teenager has been arrested in connection with an Iowa City shooting that left one woman injured.

Iowa City Police say a 17-year-old male has been referred to Johnson County Juvenile Court on charges of 3rd Degree Burglary, 3rd Degree Theft, Trafficking in Stolen Weapons and Carrying Weapons.

The shooting happened at approximately 9:55am last Sunday, when officers responded to a report of a gunshot heard near the 1100 block of Oakcrest St. Upon arrival, investigating officers located a female victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation of the incident has determined that the victim was accidentally shot with a handgun that was in the possession of the juvenile male.

Police say the investigation into this incident has been concluded.