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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids Police are urging witnesses to gunfire that damaged a Hy-Vee store to come forward. Police were called early Friday night about shots fired in the 21-hundred block of Bowling Street SW. Officers found shell casings and damage to the Hy-Vee on Wilson Avenue SW. Police say initial reports indicated people in an SUV and another black vehicle exchanged gunfire. There were no injuries.
“We have too many instances of shots-fired in our community go unsolved and that’s largely driven by the fact individuals who saw the incidents refuse to cooperate with investigators. These reckless, irresponsible acts directed at individuals are putting the public at risk and cannot be tolerated. We continue using every resource at our disposal to successfully bring those responsible to justice but the fact remains, we can’t be everywhere at once and cooperation with police would result in a much safer community," said Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman.
Reiterating his stance and previous statements on gun-related violence, Chief Jerman continued: “We’re seeing gun-violence numbers rise in nearly every city in America. Cedar Rapids is not immune. Those choosing to participate in risky behaviors continue putting themselves and everyone around them in situations where public safety is threatened. We are working tirelessly to protect our citizens and to continually demonstrate Cedar Rapids is a safe city. ”
Anyone with information about this or any crime, is asked to call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-272-7463 or go to the Linn County Crime Stoppers website.