Hunter
04/09/21
Cedar Rapids police are investigating a Friday morning shots fired incident.
According to a release from the city, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area between the 600 and 800 blocks of 15th Street Southeast just before 10:15am. Upon arrival, they located two homes that were apparently struck by gunfire and several shell casings.
Witnesses stated that a suspect fled on foot from the area. As a precaution, McKinley Middle School was secured as the suspect was still at large.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police are seeking the public’s help in solving this case. Anyone with information about the incident should call Cedar Rapids Police at 286-5491 or Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1/800/CS-CRIME.