Mount Mercy University student hurt after shooting in Cedar Rapids

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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A Mount Mercy University student is in the hospital after being shot near the Cedar Rapids campus Thursday afternoon. The Cedar Rapids Police Department says the student's injuries are not life-threatening.

Mount Mercy University, Regis Middle School, and Garfield Elementary School were placed on lockdown due to the nearby shooting. Police believe there's no longer a threat to the public. No arrests have been made.

We're waiting for other details as they're released by Cedar Rapids Police.


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