According to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, a person was shot near downtown early Sunday and later died of his injuries.
Police responded to the report of a shooting at 1:01 a.m., according to a news release. Officers found a male gunshot victim inside a vehicle in a parking lot at 516 W. Mullan Ave. Lifesaving measures were initiated and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
At this time, police say the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no active threat to the community. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family members. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details will be released at this time.