On February 23^rd, 2015 at 2258hrs, the Waterloo Police Department responded to 518 Rhey Street on a report of shooting that just occurred and the suspects had fled the area. At the residence it was found that the victim, Demarcus Green (age 25), had a bullet wound to his right shoulder from a 22 caliber handgun. Green was transported to Allen Hospital by Waterloo Fire Rescue for treatment.

On March 2^nd, 2015 at 0036hrs, a traffic stop was made at the intersection of W. 2^nd and Western Street by Waterloo Police Officers. During the traffic stop a 22 caliber handgun was located inside the car. The vehicle was occupied by Chorion D. Smith (age 18) and Trevell D. Bruce (age 22).

As a result of the traffic stop and the follow up investigation both were identified as suspects in the shooting of Demarcus Green at 518 Rhey Street on February 23^rd.  The handgun that was recovered was the weapon used during the shooting.

The suspects were charged in Black Hawk County District Court on the charges listed below:

       Trevell D. Bruce; Being a prior felon was charged with Possession of a Firearm as a Felon.

       Choroin D. Smith; was charged with Carrying Weapons, Willful Injury- Causing Serious Injury and Going Armed with Intent.

Captain Dave Mohlis
Investigations Division
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