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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Two more charged in Aug. 5 shooting

Two more Cedar Rapids juveniles were arrested in connection with an Aug. 5 shooting in southeastern Iowa City, according to Iowa City police.

Antonio Johnson, 16, and Antesio Sykes, 17, were charged with rioting, bringing the total number of juveniles charged with rioting in the incident up to 14. Police said 25 to 30 people had gathered.

Rioting is an aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison and a maximum fine of $6,250.

Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said more people will likely be charged. He said they have identified some of the people who handled the weapon that day.

Police said the incident involved two rival gangs — the Broadway Goons from Iowa City and the Cedar Rapids gang known as the Hard Bodies.

Johnson and Sykes are the fifth and sixth juveniles arrested from Cedar Rapids. Eight Iowa City residents have also been arrested.

The 12 previous suspects range in age from 12 to 17; they were charged with rioting, criminal-gang participation, or both. Criminal-gang participation is a Class D felony.

A Class D felony is generally punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of no more than $7,500.

— by Danny Valentine

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