Iowa City Police investigating shooting

At approximately 10:16 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, Iowa City Police were called to the 2700 Block of Wayne Avenue for a report of gunshots in the area.

Responding officers located evidence of a shooting near the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Baker Street. One juvenile was hit by gunfire and suffered non-life threatening injuries.

This incident remains under investigation by the Iowa City Police Department. Anyone with information on this shooting, including video camera footage, is asked to contact Detective Michelle Schultz at [email protected] or 319-356-5275. Tips can also be submitted anonymously using the Crime Stoppers information below.

There is no further information at this time.

How you can help:

This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the Iowa City Police Department with any potential footage or information about this incident.

Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.

CASE # 2026002608