ICPD releases identity of homicide victim

Lang
4/30/21

The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office have released the identity of the victim of Wednesday night’s suspicious death.

The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Tommy Curry of Iowa City. Based on initial information, including the preliminary autopsy result, the manner of death is listed as a homicide, with the cause of death being injuries sustained from gunshot wounds.

This matter remains under investigation by the Iowa City Police Department, the Johnson County Attorney’s Office, and the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Just after 8pm Wednesday officers responded to the 2400 Block of Lakeside Drive for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located Curry suffering from gunshot wounds. Curry was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and was later pronounced deceased.

Iowa City Police are asking for the public’s help to identify anyone involved with this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Eric Nieland at 319-356-5456 or Eric-Nieland@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.