Homicide — Cedar Rapids, IA — reported 2026-07-12

SUMMARY

An 18-year-old man was shot and killed in a targeted incident in southwest Cedar Rapids on Saturday evening.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-12
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (an 18-year-old man)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred at around 5:39 p.m. in the 600 block of 2nd Avenue SW.
  • Police found the victim with gunshot wound injuries and he was later declared dead.
  • The incident appears to have been targeted, according to investigators.
  • Evidence has been collected from the scene and several witnesses have been interviewed.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-272-7463.