Shooting Incident in the 5000 Block of 1st Avenue NW
Shooting Incident in the 5000 Block of 1st Avenue NW
June 25, 2021
Cedar Rapids Police officers responded to a reported shooting incident on Friday, June 25 at 9:28 a.m. in the 5000 block of 1st Avenue NW. According to initial reports, there was a shooting in the parking lot behind an apartment complex.
Shortly after the reported shooting, a 46-year old male arrived by private vehicle at a local hospital with an apparent non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
There is an active investigation.
Based on preliminary information, the shooting appears to be a targeted incident.
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