Teen Dies After Cedar Rapids Shooting

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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids Police say a 17-year-old has died after being shot last (Wednesday) night. Officers were called to the 3500 block of Oakland Road NE just after 10 p.m. after someone reported hearing a gunshot. Police found a teen boy had been shot in the upper torso. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment but later died.

 Police are are asking for witnesses to come forward and for anyone with video of the area at that time and place to contact CRPD at 319-286-5491.   

There is an active, ongoing investigation.

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If you have information about this or any other unsolved case, call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-272-7463. You may remain anonymous and you may also be eligible to receive a financial reward for your information.


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