CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – June 22, 2012 – On Thursday, June 21, 2012, at about 3:50 pm, the Cedar Rapids Police Department responded to a shooting at 4815 1 Ave West. When they arrived, they found Andre Kearney/18, of Cedar Rapids, had been shot in the torso. He was taken to St Luke’s Hospital where he was treated and released.

Through their investigation, they found that Kearney had a verbal disagreement with Robert Norris, 8/26/92, 4815 1 Ave West, #2F at the entrance when Norris had a handgun and shot Kearny. As Norris went back into the residence, Shanise Williams/19 was assaulted by Robert Norris when he pushed and slapped her in the head.

At this time, Norris was arrested for Simple Assault Domestic Abuse. He was taken to Linn County Jail.

The investigation continues.

If you have information regarding this or any crime, call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463) or text to CRIMES (274637) and in the message/subject, type 5227 and your tip. You can continue to trade information with an investigator. Text STOP to opt out at any time.

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