Charles James Griffin, 24, was shot dead at a residence in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the late morning hours of November 30, 2020. Police found Griffin at the scene; investigators determined the shooting was not random and that he had been specifically targeted. A person of interest was identified and questioned early in the inquiry, but authorities did not disclose details about that individual’s identity or what was learned.

Family and friends continue to seek answers about who carried out the attack and why. If anyone has information about Charles Griffin, the circumstances of that morning, or the person of interest, contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department.