[UPDATE] Victim In Ongoing Waterloo Homicide Case Identified

These are the latest details concerning a homicide as of 11:00 AM on January 27th, 2023.

Authorities are currently investigating a homicide that took place in Northeastern Iowa.

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An unfortunate tragedy took place in the city earlier this week that left one man dead.

On the morning of Thursday January 26th police were called to look into a report of vandalism in Waterloo, officials confirmed. The incident took place somewhere on the 500 block of Dawson Street just before 2 AM that morning.

In an official press release from the Waterloo Police Department, upon arrival at the scene, officers found a man stabbed and a parked vehicle with a slashed tire. They immediately started life saving measures until Waterloo Fire Personnel came and took over.

These officials then transported him to a hospital.

Waterloo investigators have identified the victim of this crime as 56 year old Mack Bass of Waterloo.

He was pronounced dead from his injuries after being taken to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. People who might have any information about the incident are being asked to contact the Waterloo Police Detective Division at (319) 291-4340 extension #3.

This is a developing story and we will keep you updated as more information comes out.

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