Hunter
10/16/26
A Dubuque man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a large fight on the Ped Mall this past spring that later resulted in a man firing shots into a crowd, injuring five.
According to court records, a physical altercation involving over sixteen participants occurred on the Ped Mall at around 1:45am April 19th. 18-year-old Kortez Rhodes of Dubuque is accused of actively participating in the fight by striking opposing individuals and physically engaging in the disturbance.
A warrant was issued for Rhodes’ arrest on May 22nd. He remained at large until he was located and arrested this week. He’s been charged with Participation in a Riot, a Class D Felony punishable by prison term of up to five years.
Rhodes was released to the Department of Correctional Services ahead of arraignment.
All of the individuals arrested in connection with the Ped Mall shooting reside outside of Johnson County.