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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

Lamar Wilson (Johnson County Sheriff)

Wilson to use Iowa’s new ‘stand your ground’ defense in Ped Mall shooting trial

September 21, 2017

By Kayli Reese [email protected] The Iowa City man accused of murder in the Pedestrian Mall shooting will use the “stand your ground” defense in his trial. Lamar Wilson, 23, 2220 Arizona St.,...

UISG President Jacob Simpson speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UISG, Iowa City police try to keep nightlife safe

September 21, 2017

By Kayli Reese [email protected] When it comes to being safe in a college-party culture, the Iowa City community continues to try to ensure a safe city for University of Iowa students. One way...

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Iowa City police seek help in locating hit-and-run vehicle

September 19, 2017

The Iowa City police are asking for help in locating a hit-and-run semitruck. A Monday press release from the police said officers responded to reports of a 13-year-old pedestrian struck by a semitruck...

Sgt. Derek Frank of the Iowa City police patrols on Highway 6 on Wednesday. Frank has been on the force for 19 years. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

State Patrol shortages affect road assistance

Kayli Reese, [email protected] September 15, 2017

A decrease in the number of State Patrol road troopers is affecting speedy roadside assistance to Iowa drivers. Alex Dinkla, a public information officer for the State Patrol, said the agency has seen...

Kaleek Asham Douglas Jones (gayandciha.com)

Autopsy finds cause of death for Ped Mall shooting victim

September 5, 2017

The Johnson County Medical Examiner's Office concluded from autopsy results that 22-year- old Kaleek Asham Douglas Jones, a victim of the Aug. 27 Pedestrian Mall shooting, died as a result of gunshot wounds. "The...

Kaleek Asham Douglas Jones (gayandciha.com)

Father of two dies from injuries sustained from Ped Mall shooting

September 5, 2017

Sarah Watson [email protected] Kaleek Asham Douglas Jones, who died of wounds sustained from the Aug. 27 Pedestrian Mall shooting, had a family and an unborn child. Jones, 22, was a man whose...

Iowa City Police Capt. Troy Kelsay speaks with members of the media during a press conference following a shooting on the Ped Mall on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. An initial call came in around 1:30 a.m. where officers immediately responded. No University of Iowa students were injured. Two men are in custody and will be charged in relation to the events of Sunday morning. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Some wary after Ped Mall shooting

September 1, 2017

The police increase their presence downtown for the upcoming weekend. By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] The Iowa City police are preparing for the upcoming weekend after the previous weekend...

Police respond to a call of shots fired on the Ped Mall on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. An initial call came in around 1:30 a.m. where officers immediately responded. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, a release announced the death of one victim and charges of the two shooters. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One victim dead after Ped Mall shooting

August 30, 2017

One victim of the Ped Mall shooting on Aug. 27, Kaleek Asham Douglas Jones, 22, of Iowa City has died. A city of Iowa City press release, has named one of three gunshot victims and announced the charges...

Police respond to a call of shots fired on the Ped Mall on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. An initial call came in around 1:30 a.m. where officers immediately responded. No University of Iowa students were injured. Two men are in custody and will be charged in relation to the events of Sunday morning. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UI officials stress safety net

Ava Gripp, [email protected] August 29, 2017

  In the aftermath of the crimes committed this weekend in Iowa City, the new #HawkeyeSafe campaign by University of Iowa officials, hopes to be of genuine use to students. The #HawkeyeSafe...

Police look into early morning robbery

August 28, 2017

The Iowa City police are investigating a robbery that took place at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 27 near the intersection of Market and Lucas Streets, according to a press release from the city of Iowa City. Two...

Iowa City police officers arrest and escort two individuals into cruisers outside Hotel Vetro early Sunday, Aug. 27. The police department responded to reports of shots fired downtown around 1:30 a.m. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawk Alert: Shots fired near Sheraton Hotel

August 27, 2017

Officials sent a Hawk Alert at 1:35 a.m. Aug. 27 to warn the community of gunshots fired on the Pedestrian Mall. The brief alert said "Shots fired near the Sheraton Hotel avoid the area." The University...

Iowa City Police Chief Jody Matherly hands out temporary tattoos to kids at the National Night Out in Weatherby Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The event gives the community a chance to meet with police officers.  (Gage Miskimen/The Daily Iowan)

Police, community bond in Night Out

August 2, 2017

The police join the community for the 34th-annual National Night Out in an effort to build trust among neighborhoods and the department. By Gage Miskimen [email protected]  The sounds of music...