Homicide Investigation Underway Following Shooting on Lunar Lane

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2026

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 10:04 p.m., a 911 caller reported shots fired and believed it came from inside a residence at 660 Lunar Lane in Waterloo.  The caller also believed there was possibly a victim inside the residence.  Upon arrival, Waterloo Police officers entered the residence and located an adult female shooting victim.  Officers immediately initiated life‑saving measures.

The victim was transported by Waterloo Fire & Rescue to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.  The victim was transported to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner for autopsy.  The victim’s name is being withheld pending proper family notification.

Waterloo Police Detectives believe this to have been an isolated incident.  This remains an active investigation, and no additional details are available for release at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact:
• Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS
• Waterloo Police Department Detective Division at 319-291-4340 (Option 3)

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Contact:
Captain Gus Farmer
Waterloo Police Department
Public Information Office