Lang
7/31/21
Three people have been arrested after allegedly exchanging gunfire in Cedar Rapids.
According to Cedar Rapids Police, officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Bever Avenue SE at 1:44 Saturday afternoon for a report of a disturbance involving a firearm.
Police arrived on the scene to find three victims who had sustained gunshot wounds. 27-year old Darius Howard-Brandon, 36-year old Jeremy Hepker, and a 25-year old woman sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
Hepker and the unidentified woman were transported by ambulance to UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital. Both were treated and later released. Howard-Brandon sustained a graze wound and would later be evaluated at the hospital.
45-year-old Lamar Brandon was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Going Armed with Intent, and Intimidation with a Weapon. Howard-Brandon was arrested for Going Armed with Intent. Hepker was arrested for Going Armed with Intent and Intimidation with a Weapon.
Police say the shooting incident involves victims and suspects related to each other or in a former relationship.