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5/9/22
Iowa City Police say their investigation into a reported shooting was initially hampered when the victim gave them a fake name.
First responders were dispatched to help a gunshot victim at the L&M Mighty Shop on East Burlington Street at 3am on April 10th. The man, who was later identified as 32-year-old Shango Johnson of Cedar Rapids, reported being shot in the leg. A large amount of blood could be seen on his pant leg. Police say Johnson initially told police his name was “Quazey Core”. Other officers reportedly recognized Johnson and knew he had warrants for his arrest.
Johnson, who has numerous previous drug convictions, was allegedly in possession of a package of marijuana. He’s now charged with Providing False Identity Information and Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense. If convicted, he faces a maximum of five years in prison.
There is no indication of the identity of the shooter.
Police were also in the area during the investigation after a pair of reported fights outside the nearby H Bar on South Van Buren Street. Among those arrested were two Cedar Rapids residents, a homeless man, a homeless woman, and a resident of the Pheasant Ridge Apartments on Bartelt Road.
The ICPD Daily Activity Log shows Mighty Shop employees have previously called police about H Bar customers parking in their lot.