Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa

U.S. Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in connection with mass shooting near University of Iowa By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor April 23, 2026 / 8:30 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting near the University of Iowa over the weekend. The shooting left five people wounded, some severely. Damarian Jones, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, faces five counts of attempted murder, three counts of willful injury assault causing serious injury, two counts of willful injury assault causing bodily injury, and one count of going armed with intent, according to police. The final charge is brought against someone for allegedly carrying a dangerous weapon "with the specific intent to use it without justification against another person," according to Iowa state law.Iowa City police announced the charges against Jones on Wednesday. The suspect still had not been located, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to submit tips to authorities. Police said they expect to file additional charges, and make additional arrests, as they continue to investigate the case.Jones has been at large since Sunday morning, when he is accused of shooting five people in the middle of a crowded mall at around 1:45 a.m. Jones fired six rounds from his handgun inside Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall, near the University of Iowa campus, after engaging in a physical fight "against numerous opposing individuals," police said in an arrest affidavit.  The suspect, Damarian Jones, in an image released by Iowa City Police. Iowa City Police The suspect fought alongside others "on his side" and eventually "obtained a firearm" as...