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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

Another teen arrested

One more juvenile was arrested in connection with an Aug. 5 shooting in southeastern Iowa City, according to Iowa City police.

Taylor Williams, 17, was charged with rioting, bringing the total number of juveniles facing the charge to 15. Police said 25 to 30 people had gathered during the incident.

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

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

Williams is the ninth Iowa City resident to be arrested in connection to this event. The other six were from Cedar Rapids.

The 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 a fine of nor more than $7,500.

— by Danny Valentine

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