On the morning of December 4, 2019, Lu Verne, Iowa, lost a bank employee to gun violence. Jessica Weishaar, 43, was found dead on the sidewalk in front of Security State Bank after being shot during what investigators describe as a botched robbery attempt. The shooting occurred about 8:40 a.m., and she died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators traced the crime to a 36-year-old man from Coralville, Valentino Williams, using surveillance footage and witness statements. A coat and ski mask discarded along the suspect’s escape route were tied to him, and authorities noted a history of prior convictions including robbery, burglary, and assault. Williams was on parole at the time.

The community lost an employee and family lost a loved one; the case centers on the bank shooting and the evidence that led to an identified suspect. If anyone has information about Jessica, the events that morning, or items discarded along the escape route, please come forward.