Gunfire reported near University of Iowa campus

Editor’s Note: a previous version of this article incorrectly described the alert as an active shooter on the University of Iowa campus. The article now reflects the reports of a shooting near campus as police are investigating.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The University of Iowa has asked students to shelter in place Friday afternoon.

The University of Iowa’s emergency alert system put out a message regarding a shooting near campus.

The alerts say there were gunshots near Burlington and Governor, and the suspect fled westbound on foot.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

(University of Iowa)

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