Hunter
08/30/22
Cedar Rapids Police are investigating an officer-involved overnight shooting in the southwest side of the city that resulted in a fatality.
The incident occurred at HACAP’s Inn Circle, a facility used for families who are homeless as they transition back to traditional housing. According to a release from the state Department of Public Safety, police were called to the facility on the 5500 block of 6th Street just before 1am Tuesday. Two officers encountered a male subject who was still on scene. While attempting to detain the subject, the subject brandished a weapon and Officers discharged their weapons.
The Officers were not injured during the encounter. The subject sustained fatal injuries as a result of the officer involved shooting. An autopsy has been scheduled with the Office of the Iowa State Medical Examiner.
Per protocol, the Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave, pending the investigation. The name of the subject is being withheld, pending notification of family. The names of the Officers are being withheld, pending an interview with the DCI.
No other details have been released at this time.