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3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, authorities say
Police said multiple victims were taken to hospitals after a large fight escalated into gunfire, and no arrests have been made.
- On Sunday, April 19, 2026, a shooting in downtown Iowa City wounded five people, including three University of Iowa students, near the Pedestrian Mall; no arrests have been made.
- Iowa City Police Department officers were dispatched about 1:46 a.m. to the 100 block of East College Street following reports of a "large fight," and arriving officers heard gunfire.
- Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, while one person remains in critical condition and four others are stable.
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds pledged the "full resources of the state" to assist the investigation, while University President Barbara Wilson addressed the "difficult moment for our community."
- Officials stated there are "no indications any university students were the intended victims," as the incident follows recent gun violence at Brown University and South Carolina State University.
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Washington, U.S.- Three students from the University of Iowa, in the north of the United States, were injured in a shooting outside the campus on Sunday morning, the president of the institution said. The shooting took place in an area of Iowa City, not far from the university campus, which is popular for its nightlife and has numerous bars and restaurants. Police indicated that officers responded to reports of a "big fight" shortly before 02H00…
5 people shot during fight in nightlife district near the University of Iowa, police say
Authorities in Iowa say three University of Iowa students have been wounded in a shooting that erupted in a nightlife district near campus. Two others were injured in the shooting that happened early Sunday in downtown Iowa City.
Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus
Gunfire near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people, including students, early Sunday. Police say no arrests have been made and the suspect remains at large.
Gunfire breaks out during street brawl near University of Iowa, 3 students shot
Footage shared on social media captured groups of men exchanging blows as onlookers crowded around. Moments later, gunshots rang out, and separate clips showed people running in different directions in an attempt to escape.
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