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8/30/20
One person is in custody after multiple gunshots were fired at the Town & Campus Apartments.
According to a news release from Iowa City Police, officers responded to multiple calls of gunfire in the area of 1100 Arthur Street just after midnight Sunday. First-arriving officers found multiple shell casings in the area, but no victims or property damage.
Investigation into the incident led officers to execute search warrants at two residences at Town & Campus. Evidence was collected, and one person, 30-year-old Earl McKee, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant through the U.S. Marshals Service.
No charges have been filed related to the gunshots being fired, and the ICPD is continuing to investigate. The general public is not believed to be at increased risk due to the incident.
The Iowa City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to this case. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigations Sergeant Jerry Blomgren at 319-356-5275.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.