Cedar rapids police investigate fatal shooting of 18-year-old
The targeted incident occurred in the 600 block of 2nd Avenue SW on July 11
Cedar Rapids police are investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in the 600 block of 2nd Avenue SW on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The city’s Joint Communications Agency received the report at approximately 5:39 p.m. according to the report.
Emergency personnel arrived and the victim was declared dead that evening.
Cedar Rapids police believe the incident was targeted.
"The incident appears to have been targeted, and investigators have collected evidence from the scene and interviewed several witnesses," Iowa's News Now staff reported, citing Cedar Rapids Police.
Linn County Crime Stoppers is accepting tips at 1-800-272-7463.
The victim’s identity has not been released. No suspects have been identified in the investigation.
Sources
- 1.Cedar Rapids police investigate fatal shooting of teen in Cedar Rapids — KGAN (Iowa's News Now)
- 2.‘Nobody would ever hurt Nolan:’ Friend of Nolan Wells speaks out after 18-year-old was found dead — KCRG — News
- 3.Linn County Attorney warning against retaliation after homicide in Cedar Rapids - KGAN — Google News — Cedar Rapids & Linn County
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