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Police Hunt Teen Suspect After Five Wounded Near University Of Iowa

Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect after a shooting wounded five people near the University of Iowa. Authorities say the incident occurred close to campus and left five people injured, and investigators have opened an active manhunt for the teen. Officials have not publicly released the suspect's name or a motive as the probe continues, and residents are urged to avoid the area.

Local media outlets, including a CBS News Facebook post, relayed law enforcement alerts and shared updates as officers worked to locate the teenager. Community reaction on social platforms reflected alarm and calls for information, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety near college campuses nationwide.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Suspect identified as 17-year-old Damarian Jones of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Police say Jones fired six rounds during a fight in Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall around 1:45 a.m. Sunday
  • Five bystanders were wounded, including one with a life-threatening head injury; Jones faces five attempted murder counts and remains at large

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April 23, 2026