Shooting near University of Iowa wounds 5, authorities say
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Key Points:
- A shooting during a fight in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus wounded five people early Sunday, including three students, with one in critical condition and four stable.
- Police responded to reports of a large fight near a busy pedestrian mall and heard gunfire, but no arrests had been made as of Sunday morning; photos of persons of interest were released.
- Videos on social media showed multiple fights and a panicked crowd fleeing from the scene outside an outdoor bar area.
- University President Barbara Wilson expressed concern for the injured students and community, emphasizing support resources are available, while the university advised students to avoid the area.
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds condemned the violence, calling it senseless and devastating, and offered state assistance for the ongoing investigation.
