Update: Arrest made following shooting investigation

Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the investigation into the reported shooting on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Around 1:29 p.m. Nov. 7, police responded to reports of a shooting near the 900 Block of East College Street with reports indicating a person had been shot in the chest. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired and responding officers recovered evidence of gunfire. The subsequent investigation determined no persons were struck by gunfire and several persons of interest were developed.

Based on the investigation, Xzavier Herman, 22, of Iowa City, was arrested with assistance from the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Herman faces the following charges:

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm - Second Offense
• Going Armed with Intent
• Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
• Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon
• Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime
• Reckless Use of a Firearm

A copy of the charges can be found here. A criminal charge is merely an accusation, all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. No further information is available.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department or Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers using the information below. There is no further information at this time.

Original press release from Nov. 7, 2025:

The Iowa City Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 Block of East Burlington Street at 1:29 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Witnesses reported hearing shots fired and responding officers recovered evidence of gunfire.

This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public associated with this incident. This incident remains under investigation and there is no further information available 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.