UI Police confirm KCJJ report of shots fired in the Ped Mall last month

Lang
6/9/22

University of Iowa Police have confirmed an earlier KCJJ report of a firearm being discharged on the Ped Mall last month.

KCJJ first reported on May 28th that Iowa City Police responded to a shots fired call in front of The Fieldhouse on South Dubuque Street just after 1:45 that morning. According to the ICPD Daily Activity Log, a caller reported finding a shell in the alley behind the bar.
UI Police now say a single gunshot was fired near the 100 block of South Dubuque Street just before 2 a.m on May 28th. Though fireworks were initially suspected, the sound was later confirmed to be a gunshot.

The incident remains under investigation by the ICPD. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275 or UI Police at 319-335-5022.