UPDATE (5:00 a.m.) — Cedar Rapids Police have confirmed that there were approximately 10 people injured in the shooting.
Police said it happened at the “Taboo Nightclub and Lounge” at 1:27 a.m. The establishment’s Facebook page has gone offline since the shooting. Officers were in the area on routine patrol and were able to respond quickly.
The injured were taken to several area hospitals for treatment.
Anyone who was at the scene when the shooting happened and has information is asked to call Cedar Rapids Police at 319-286-5491 or Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-272-7463.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – KWWL is working to learn more about a shooting that happened in downtown Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning that left two people dead. Police also confirmed that there are multiple people injured, but were not able to provide an exact number.
Police tell KWWL the scene has been secured and there is no further threat to the public at this time.
It happened at 415 3rd Street SE in Cedar Rapids, across from “The Map Room” restaurant, around 1:30 a.m. Pictures and video posted to social media show a large police presence and a number of ambulances at the scene earlier in the morning.
A KWWL crew is one the scene. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to KWWL on air and online as more details become available.
