Hunter
07/26/21
Iowa City Police are investigating two shots fired incidents, occurring Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
At approximately 9:17 pm Saturday, officers were called to the 2600 block of Muscatine Avenue on multiple reports of shots fired. Investigators on scene reportedly discovered that there had been a fight involving several people in the area and at least two individuals fired guns. An adult male got hit in the leg, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers arrested 23-year-old Ka’Leck Bolden of Iowa City in connection with the incident. He’s been charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, a Class D Felony punishable by a maximum prison term of five years if convicted. The Muscatine Avenue incident remains under investigation.
Police then received reports of shots fired in the area of the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City at approximately 1:10 am Sunday. Arriving officers determined that a fight involving several people occurred in the alley by the Fieldhouse bar. One person reportedly fired several shots from a handgun into the crowd. A 24-year old woman and a 17 year-old boy were struck and are believed to have non-life threatening injuries.
No arrests have been made in connection to the downtown incident. A video of the incident is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wat47DHrtCI
Police are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in the two shots fired incidents. Anyone with information about either event is encouraged to contact Iowa City Police at 356-5275. Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1000 for information regarding the shootings. Tips can be submitted by calling 358-TIPS (that’s 358-8477); going online to www.iccrimestoppers.org or by using the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. Tips are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed.