11/21/2025 Homicide Update

11/21/2025 Homicide Update

On Friday November 21, 2025, at approximately 11:01 AM, Waterloo Police responded to 236 Boston Avenue on a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival Patrol Officers located a male shooting victim.  Officers started life-saving measures, until Waterloo Fire Personnel arrived on scene and took over.  The male victim was transported by Waterloo Fire Ambulance to Allen Hospital. The male victim later died.  The victim has been identified as Nyavais Johnson, age 21, a resident of Waterloo.

In connection with the homicide investigation, Detectives have arrested 31-year-old Jessie James Harmon III for Intimidation with a Weapon, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm and Violation of Probation.

The Waterloo Police Department is asking the public if they have any information to contact the Waterloo Police Detective Division 319-291-4340 #3 or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers 855-300-TIPS.

A Criminal Charge/Warrant is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Captain Jason Feaker