Michael Alexander McCune, a 16-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on February 18, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Police were dispatched at about 11:42 a.m. to the 1600 block of F Avenue NW; first responders found Michael with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators determined the shooting was targeted and connected to past conflicts. Three other teenagers were identified in the investigation: Dante Irvin, Baynon Berry, and Tramontez Lockett. Reports say the three had conspired to kill Michael and were charged in the case.

Several plea agreements and convictions have been reported in the matter, and one defendant’s sentencing was set for March 2025. If anyone knew Michael, his movements that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward with tips or leads.