Tiffin, IA – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in the fatal shooting that occurred in Tiffin on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Authorities confirmed Sunday that the victim was Lee Earl Krogh, 57, of Iowa City.
According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 11:44 a.m. Saturday to reports of gunfire at 445 Iris Court in Tiffin. When deputies arrived, they found one person with a gunshot wound outside a residence. The victim was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics by Johnson County Ambulance Service but was later pronounced deceased.
Officials stated that the investigation remains ongoing and that there is no current threat to the public. The Sheriff’s Office has not released any additional details regarding potential suspects or motives as of Monday morning.
Krogh’s identification was delayed pending notification of next of kin, authorities said. No arrests have been made, and further updates will be released as new information becomes available.
This marks Johnson County’s first reported homicide of 2026.
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