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Arrest made in April 19 Pedestrian Mall shooting
Monday, May 11, 2026
Damarian M. Jones was taken into custody near Atlanta, Ga., by the United States Marshals Service. Jones faces the following charges related to the Sunday, April 19, 2026, shooting in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
Ali Younes Sentenced to 50 Years for Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Robbery
Monday, April 27, 2026
The sentencing comes after Ali Younes robbed and strangled a person in April of 2022, prompting a Hawk Alert. UI Police arrested Younes less than 24 hours after the original crime, and later facilitated a self-surrender process after he fled to Jordan while awaiting trial.
Increased police presence downtown planned for weekends
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Starting this weekend, the UI Police Department will provide four additional police officers to conduct joint patrols with ICPD on Friday and Saturday nights during peak hours.
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