CRPD: 17-year-old arrested, charged with intimidation with a weapon, interference with official acts

Cedar Rapids, IA – The shooting occurred around 5:09 p.m. Sunday, police officials said.

It happened near 15th Avenue Southwest.

Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a shooting call.

When the officers arrived on scene, they made contact with the 33-year-old victim.

The victim reportedly told them that they had intervened in a dispute involving neighbors.

The 17-year-old suspect then pulled out a handgun and fired several shots.

The unidentified suspect then fled the scene.

The responding officers reportedly found the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

The officers reportedly found a handgun in the vehicle.

The 17-year-old suspect is now charged with intimidation with a weapon and interference with official acts.

This story will be updated.