CEDAR RAPIDS – A large fight that included gunshots was reported in Cedar Rapids early this morning.
The Cedar Rapids Police Department received a report of a disturbance in the 1500 block of 2nd Avenue SE on Saturday, May 23 at 2:33 a.m. While working the disturbance that involved a large fight in the street, police officers heard shots fired.
Shortly thereafter, the Joint Communications Agency received a report that the shots were fired near 15th Street and Bever Avenue SE. Officers found spent and unspent shell casings in the area.
Citizens assisted officers in locating a suspect that was hiding behind a house in the 1400 block of Bever Avenue SE. Officers engaged in a foot pursuit and were able to apprehend the suspect. Officers also located a firearm that was determined to have been reported stolen.
The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Nyle Thomas Brocks. He was arrested and transported to the Linn County Jail. Charges included Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Trafficking Stolen Weapons, and Interference with Official Acts with a Firearm.