Homicide Investigation Underway – W. 3rd Street and Baltimore Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8th, 2026

On Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at approximately 4:41 p.m., Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch received multiple reports of shots fired in the area of West 3rd Street and Baltimore Street.  During these calls, dispatchers were informed that an individual had been struck by gunfire.

Officers responded and located a male victim who had been shot.  Life‑saving measures were immediately initiated.  Waterloo Fire & Rescue personnel arrived shortly thereafter, continued medical aid, and transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim was later pronounced deceased.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending proper family notification.  The investigation remains active, 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