9/28/20

Waterloo Police continue to investigate the shooting that occurred in and around 501 W. 4th Street, in Waterloo Iowa, where at least 12 people were injured.   As of today, a 22 year old male and 28 year old female died as a result of this incident.   Two victims are at the University of Iowa Hospital and a Clinic in Iowa City receiving treatment ,while the remaining victims who suffered from a variety of injuries from glass, falling/trampling, and gunshot wounds were released.

We have completed the crime scene processing at 501 W. 4th Street and surrounding area and our investigators obtained and served sever al court orders, one of which has resulted in the arrest of Sir Frank Nelson III, 25 b/m, Waterloo, IA.   Nelson was arrested as a result of unrelated warrants, is a felon, and was found in illegal possession of firearm.

The investigation into this matter is ongoing.    We continue to seek out, and speak with witnesses to this matter.  We are asking for anyone who was in/ around 501 W. 4th Street at the time of this incident to contact Waterloo Police at 319-291-4340 Option 3/Investigations.

Please note: If anyone is in possession of any digital media (including photos, cell phone video, social media posts) that may assist us in investigating this matter contact either contact us, or upload it to the following site provided by The Axon Company.

https://waterloopdia.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/west4thshooting

We appreciate the assistance we have received from our local, state and federal partners and continue to work diligently alongside them to resolve this incident.

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