5 injured, one critically, in shooting near University of Iowa campus, officials say
By Matt Foster
Published on April 19, 2026.
A shooting occurred early Sunday morning near the University of Iowa campus in downtown Iowa City, causing five people to be injured, including one critically, one of whom is in critical condition. The shooting occurred after a large fight broke out on a pedestrian mall. At least three University of Illinois students were among the injured, according to the school's president. The remaining victims are in stable condition. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, but investigators have identified four persons of interest in the shooting. The incident occurred near the intersection of East College St. and St. Clinton Street, just east of the University Iowa campus.
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