Allen Taylor, a 36-year-old Black man from Dubuque, was killed during an eruption of gunfire in the early morning hours of July 9, 2023. Officers were called at about 2:30 a.m. to the 2500 block of Broadway Street after reports of a disturbance and several shots; the shooting occurred during a gathering or house party and left the scene chaotic before police arrived.

Police found four adults with gunshot wounds. Taylor was taken by ambulance to UnityPoint Health–Finley Hospital and pronounced dead. Three others survived with non-life-threatening injuries: Levon’ta Collins of Dubuque, Francis Thompson of Dubuque, and Tyrell Saunders of Coralville. Investigators said the violence appeared to grow out of a disagreement between two groups who were acquainted with one another; police stated there was no continuing danger to the public.

Surveillance images reportedly showed three hooded individuals outside the residence, including at least one person appearing to hold a firearm, but authorities did not identify them as confirmed shooters and the images did not immediately lead to charges. Detectives interviewed witnesses, collected physical evidence and sent items to a crime laboratory, but by the first anniversary no arrest or homicide charges had been filed and the investigation remained unresolved. If anyone has information about that night or the people involved, please share what is known with investigators.