Waterloo Teen Found Dead

Waterloo Police continue their investigation into the death of a 17-year-old boy, who was found dead Saturday morning in a bushy area in the 1000 block of West 3rd Street.  Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch received a 911 call around 10:15 AM, reporting the body.  Officers arrived and confirmed the victim was dead, and evidence at the scene showed gunshots had been fired.  Police detectives, assisted by the department’s Tactical Team, searched a home in the 300 block of Randolph Street as part of the investigation. Detectives say they believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.  The victim’s name is being withheld until family members are notified. Police say the investigation remains active, and no additional details will be released at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Waterloo Police Detective Division at 319-291-4340 or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS.