Archive · 9 Nov 2025
22-Year-Old Man Arrested After Shooting Near University of Iowa
A young man named Xzavier was arrested after a shooting happened near the University of Iowa.
Police were called because someone heard a gun and saw a person shot in the chest, but it turned out no one was actually hit.
Investigators found out that Xzavier had a fight with another person.
During the fight, he allegedly hit the other person with a gun and then shot it.
The bullet hit a nearby building.
Xzavier was arrested and faces several charges related to having and using a gun illegally.
The police are still looking into the situation and want anyone with more information to come forward.
Xzavier Herman, 22, was arrested following a shooting near the University of Iowa.
The incident occurred on Friday around 1:30 PM on East College Street.
Police responded to reports of a person shot in the chest after witnesses heard gunfire.
Herman allegedly struck the victim with a handgun during an altercation and then fired the weapon.
Herman faces multiple charges including felon in possession of a firearm and assault.
- Who
- Xzavier Herman, 22, was arrested; a victim was involved in an altercation.
- What
- A shooting occurred after a verbal altercation escalated, involving striking a victim with a handgun and firing the weapon.
- When
- Friday, around 1:30 PM local time.
- Where
- Near the University of Iowa campus, specifically the 900 block of East College Street.
- Why
- A verbal altercation between Herman and the victim escalated.
- Suspect Name
- Xzavier Herman
- Suspect Age
- 22
- Location
- 900 block of East College Street, Iowa City
- Time of Incident
- Approximately 1:30 PM local time on Friday
- Charges
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Second Offense, Going Armed with Intent, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime, Reckless Use of a Firearm