Police ID 2 people killed in Iowa nightclub shooting
Posted April 11, 2022 7:00 am
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - Authorities on Monday identified the two people killed when two gunmen opened fire inside a crowded Iowa nightclub over the weekend.
Cedar Rapids police said that 25-year-old Michael Valentine and 35-year-old Nicole Owens were killed. Both lived in Cedar Rapids.
Sunday's shooting at the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge in Cedar Rapids also injured 10 other people.
Police didn't provide an update Monday on the condition of everyone who was wounded. A day earlier, officials said one person was in critical condition Sunday while the other injuries ranged from minor to serious.
Police continued investigating the shooting Monday. No arrests have been reported.
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell listens as Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman gives details about the shooting at Taboo Nightclub and Lounge during a press conference at the Cedar Rapids Police Station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Jerman confirmed that an adult male and female died and ten others have been injured. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks about the shooting that occurred at the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge early Sunday morning at the Cedar Rapids Police Station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
A keychain sits in a planter outside of Taboo Nightclub in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Cedar Rapids police were able to respond to a shooting call immediately and interviewed witnesses at the scene of the occurrence. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
A Crime Scene Investigator walks to the entrance of the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. A shooting occurred at 1:27 A.M. and left ten people injured and two people dead. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
Several police vehicles sit outside the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022 to investigate a shooting that occurred early Sunday. Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman says they believe the shooting was a targeted incident. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
A police vehicle sits in the alley next to Taboo Nightclub and Lounge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at the nightclub early Sunday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman gives details on the fatal shooting that occurred at Taboo Nightclub and Lounge during a press conference at the Cedar Rapids Police Station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Jerman said they believe that more than one shooter was involved and the suspect or suspects are most likely male. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
A Cedar Rapids police officer carries a piece of evidence to the Crime Scene Unit van outside of Taboo Nightclub and Lounge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman says they are still looking for the shooter and believes there could be more than one shooter involved. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette via AP)
The Associated Press
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.