The Waterloo community in Iowa is mourning the reported loss of 17-year-old Owen Cannon, who was identified by the Waterloo Police Department as the victim in a homicide investigation.
According to police, Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 10:14 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, reporting a deceased individual in the 1000 block of West 3rd Street. Officers responded and located Cannon’s body in a brushy area.
Investigators reportedly found evidence that gunshots had been fired in the area, prompting a homicide investigation.
### Investigation Continues
Waterloo Police Department detectives, assisted by the department’s Tactical Team, carried out a search warrant as part of the investigation. Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or disclosed a possible motive.
Police have described the incident as isolated and stated that there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
Cannon’s body was transported to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details have not been released.
### Police Seek Information
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Waterloo Police Department Detective Division at **319-291-4340, Option 3**. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at **855-300-TIPS**.
The circumstances surrounding Cannon’s death remain under investigation. Funeral or memorial arrangements were not included in the supplied report and have not been independently confirmed.
*This article is based on the information provided. For verified updates, consult official statements from the Waterloo Police Department.*
