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Police investigating potential shooting near University of Iowa, campus says

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3 University of Iowa Students Injured During a Shooting Near Campus.

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Shortly before 2 a.m., a fight broke out at the downtown pedestrian mall.

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Three UI students injured in Ped Mall shooting thegazette.comThree students wounded in shooting at Iowa City Ped Mall KCRG3 UI students injured in downtown Iowa City shooting, no arrests made Iowa City Press-CitizenWhat we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: Multiple victims at Ped Mall KCCIUI president says 3 students were hurt in overnight shooting near UIowa campus KGAN

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‘Multiple victims' reported near University of Iowa after wild brawl led to mass shooting - New York Post.

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‘Multiple victims' reported near University of Iowa after wild brawl led to mass shooting New York PostIowa City Police investigating shooting at Ped Mall KCRGUI students sent to Iowa City hospitals after downtown shooting Iowa City Press-CitizenWhat we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: Multiple victims at Ped Mall KCCIAt least 3 students injured in shooting near University of Iowa NBC News

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Multiple victims" in overnight shooting near UIowa campus KGANIowa City Police investigating shooting at Ped Mall KCRGUI students sent to Iowa City hospitals after downtown shooting Iowa City Press-CitizenAt least 3 students injured in shooting near University of Iowa NBC NewsWhat we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: Multiple victims at Ped Mall KCCI

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At least 3 students injured in shooting near University of Iowa.

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At least three students were injured in a shooting near the University of Iowa early Sunday morning, according to police

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A: 3 University of Iowa Students Injured During a Shooting Near Campus.

B: Three UI students injured in Ped Mall shooting thegazette.comThree students wounded in shooting at Iowa City Ped Mall KCRG3 UI students injured in downtown Iowa City shooting, no arrests made Iowa City Press-CitizenWhat we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: Multiple victims at Ped Mall KCCIUI president says 3 students were hurt in overnight shooting near UIowa campus KGAN

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A: Three UI students injured in Ped Mall shooting thegazette.comThree students wounded in shooting at Iowa City Ped Mall KCRG3 UI students injured in downtown Iowa City shooting, no arrests made Iowa City Press-CitizenWhat we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: Multiple victims at Ped Mall KCCIUI president says 3 students were hurt in overnight shooting near UIowa campus KGAN

B: At least 3 students injured in shooting near University of Iowa.

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A: Three UI students injured in Ped Mall shooting thegazette.comThree students wounded in shooting at Iowa City Ped Mall KCRG3 UI students injured in downtown Iowa City shooting, no arrests made Iowa City Press-CitizenWhat we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: Multiple victims at Ped Mall KCCIUI president says 3 students were hurt in overnight shooting near UIowa campus KGAN

B: At least three students were injured in a shooting near the University of Iowa early Sunday morning, according to police

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**Summary:** Multiple students reported being injured after a shooting incident near the University of Iowa, with police investigating and sending students to hospitals. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights concerns about safety on college campuses and raises questions about security measures in place. The investigation is crucial to determine if there was an actual shooting or

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