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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Police in Cedar Rapids say a teenager is under arrest and facing multiple charges after shooting a Mount Mercy University Student.
Police say a 21 year-old male student at Mount Mercy University was shot in the arm near campus. CRPD later arrested 16 year-old Natorian Smith in connection with the shooting. Police say they believe the student was caught in a crossfire between multiple shooters.
Smith faces the following charges:
- Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
- Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury – Joint Criminal Conduct
- Going Armed with Intent
- Carrying Weapons on School Grounds
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime
- Reckless Use of a Firearm – Property Damage
- Possession of Dangerous and Loaded Firearms by Minors
- Persons Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons
Police say several houses in the area were also hit by gunfire during the shooting.