Third man arrested in downtown Iowa City shooting

IOWA CITY — A third man has been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month at the Old Capitol Town Center parking ramp.

DeMarcus D. Robertson Ray, 18, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested by Iowa City police Wednesday after he was released from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Police responded at 1:25 a.m. Dec. 5 to a report of multiple shots fired at the ramp at 220 S. Capitol St. Officers found evidence that multiple shots were fired.

When officers arrived, they saw several people running from the scene, as well as Robertson Ray with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Robertson Ray was hospitalized for treatment and ordered to be taken into custody when discharged, according to court records.

He is facing a charge of intimidation with a dangerous weapon with intent to injure or provoke, as well as a charge of reckless use of a firearm causing property damage.

Robertson Ray allegedly fired multiple shots at four people, according to a criminal complaint. Police said in the complaint that Robertson Ray also struck several vehicles and caused significant property damage.

Earlier this month, police arrested Darnell F. Martin Jr., 21, of Coralville and Mason D. Ward, 18, of Cedar Rapids. Martin and Ward each face a charge of reckless use of a firearm causing property damage.

A $22,000 cash or surety bond was set for Robertson Ray.

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