Cedar Rapids Police Investigate Tuesday evening shooting

Edited Release
06/01/22

Cedar Rapids Police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a Tuesday afternoon shooting incident.

At 5:01 pm, the Joint Communications Agency received notifications of shots-fired in the 1500 block of 4th Avenue SE.

Officers arrived on-scene and interviewed witnesses who reported two young, male suspects fired several rounds at a passing car and then fled on foot. It is unclear what motivated the individuals to fire at the passing vehicle. No injuries were reported at the scene. Officers found shell casings and a bullet entry point on a car in the 1400 block of 4th Avenue. No identification of the suspects has been made.

There is an active, ongoing investigation into this incident.

Police are asking for anyone with information about this incident to call them at 319-286-5491, or Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-272-7463.  Crime Stoppers tipsters may remain anonymous and you may also be eligible to receive a financial reward for your information.