Cedar Rapids Police Teen After Mount Mercy Student Shot

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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.


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