As a result of the ongoing investigation into the Aug. 3, 2025, shooting in the 600 Block of East Court Street, Iowa City Police have made two arrests.
Moayed E. Elsid, 17, of Iowa City faces charges of:
Additionally, a second juvenile faces one count of Possession of a Firearm as a Felon. Because that charge is not a forcible felony, the juvenile will not be identified.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
This case remains under investigation and additional arrests are anticipated.
Original press release from Aug. 3, 2025:
At 2:55 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, Iowa City Police responded to the 600 Block of East Court Street for a report of a shooting.
Responding officers discovered evidence of a shooting. In the hours following the shooting, four gunshot wound victims were identified. One victim was transported from the scene via Johnson County Ambulance to an area hospital where they received treatment for non-life threatening injuries. The three additional victims transported themselves to hospitals in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Iowa City Police were assisted by the Iowa City Fire Department, Johnson County Ambulance Service, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center, the University of Iowa Department of Campus Safety, and the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Iowa City Police Detective Gabe Cook at Cook@iowa-city.org or by using the Crime Stoppers information below.
How you can help:
This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the Iowa City Police Department with any potential footage or information about this incident.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.
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