Iowa City man charged with attempted murder in June 9 shooting in Coralville

CORALVILLE — An Iowa City man has been charged with attempted murder after intentionally shooting a man, striking him in both legs, police said.

Mason Chance Edwards, 23, confronted the man June 9 at a residence in the Western Hills Mobile Estates in Coralville over a previous incident, police said. Edwards had a concealed firearm, according to police.

Police said another person blocked Edwards going into the room the man was in, but Edwards reached around the person and shot the man.

Edwards has been charged with attempted murder, going armed with intent and carrying weapons. He is being held at the Johnson County Jail on $100,000 cash or surety bond.

Attempted murder is a Class B felony, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.

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