(Iowa City, IA) – Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the investigation into the reported shooting on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. In a news release, authorities said Saturday, 22-year-old Xzavier Herman, of Iowa City, was arrested with the assistance of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. 

Based on an investigation, Herman faces charges that include:

• 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
  

  Xzavier Herman

Authorities say that at around 1:30 p.m., Friday (Nov. 7th), police responded to reports of a shooting near the 900 Block of East College Street in Iowa City, with reports indicating a person had been shot in the chest. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired and responding officers recovered evidence of gunfire. The subsequent investigation determined no persons were struck by gunfire and several persons of interest were developed.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department or Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers.