Several people were injured by gunfire near the University of Iowa in the Midwestern United States, the authorities announced on Sunday, April 19. “The Iowa City police department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday,” municipal authorities said in a statement, specifying that “no arrests have been made at this stage.”
“Several victims were transported to hospitals in the region for treatment,” they added. “No information is currently available regarding their condition.”
The university had previously stated that gunfire had been reported near the intersection of College Street and Clinton Street, a neighborhood known for its nightlife.
“The officers heard gunshots,” the university said in a statement on its website around 2 local time (9 am in Paris), without providing further details.
According to the city police in Iowa, a brawl broke out in a building on East College Street. “Upon their arrival, the officers heard gunshots,” it is indicated.
Law enforcement authorities are urging anyone with information about this shooting to contact the authorities, stating that information can be provided “anonymously.”
The United States, where firearms are widely accessible, are regularly faced with episodes of gun violence, causing thousands of victims each year.
[Context: Shooting incident near the University of Iowa] [Fact Check: The United States faces gun violence regularly]
