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ATarion KeyKey

Case from Waterloo, IA dated Jul 06, 2025

Victim Details

A’ Tarion Key ‘Won De ‘Shawn Spates

Male

Black / African American

Waterloo

IA

2025-07-06

20

ATarion

KeyKey

06/24/2026

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On the night of Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa, a burst of gunfire shattered the calm on Mulberry Street, leading to the tragic death of 20-year-old A'Tarion Key'won De 'Shawn Spates, a Black male from the city. The Waterloo Police Department and Waterloo Fire were dispatched to the 1600 block of Mulberry Street at approximately 10:56 PM following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a female victim with a gunshot wound.

As emergency personnel tended to the injure ...
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  • https://www.kcrg.com: 15-year-old charged in Waterloo shooting
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