Hunter
08/31/21
Cedar Rapids Police now say the weekend shooting on the southwest side of the city resulted in a homicide.
Officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of 21st Avenue Southwest at 11:30 pm Saturday after a caller reported hearing numerous gunshots and seeing a subject on the ground.
Arriving police found a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. He has been identified as 40-year-old Jose Landin. The scene was secured and witnesses were interviewed. Based on the preliminary investigation, Landin was in a parking lot with acquaintances when a vehicle with occupants arrived. A short time later, gunfire was heard. The circumstances that led up to the shooting are still being investigated.
There have been no arrests and police are treating the homicide as a targeted incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Cedar Rapids Police at 319-286-5348. In addition, tips can be submitted by contacting Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME – that’s 1-800-272-7463. You can also text to CRIMES, 274637, type 5227 and your tip. Cash rewards are available for tips that lead to arrests, and all contact is anonymous and confidential