Iowa City police seek help with shooting investigation

Iowa City police are asking for the public’s help identifying the owners of a car that authorities believe to be involved in a shooting Sunday.

The Iowa City Police Department and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at 2:16 p.m. Sunday at Mile Marker 93 on southbound Highway 218. Police found a man on the side of the road suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Iowa City police have identified a black Nissan Altima that they believe was associated with the shooting. They are asking the public for any information about the car or any people associated with it. Anyone with information can contact Detective Alec Fjelstul at AFjelstul@iowa-city.org or (319) 356-5275.

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