WATERLOO, Iowa — Authorities have identified the man found dead inside a Waterloo home on Sunday afternoon, as police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Waterloo Police confirmed the victim as 44-year-old Drew Janssen, whose death has now been determined to be the result of a gunshot wound.
Police said officers and Waterloo Fire Rescue were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Dawson Street around 4:15 p.m. Sunday after receiving a medical call. When first responders arrived at the home, they located Janssen inside suffering from a serious injury. Despite efforts to provide aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators later confirmed that Janssen died from a gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet released details about where inside the home he was found or how long he may have been injured before help arrived. Police also have not said whether anyone else was present at the residence at the time of the incident.
At this stage, officials have not announced whether the death is being treated as a homicide, suicide, or accidental shooting. Detectives are working to gather evidence, interview potential witnesses, and establish a clear timeline of events leading up to Janssen’s death. Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Neighbors in the Dawson Street area expressed shock following the heavy police and emergency response Sunday afternoon. Some residents said the neighborhood is typically quiet, making the incident especially unsettling. Authorities secured the scene for several hours as investigators processed evidence and worked to better understand what happened inside the home.
Waterloo Police are asking anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tips can be shared directly with police, and officials stressed that even small details could be important to the investigation. As detectives continue their work, authorities urged the public to avoid speculation and allow the investigation to proceed. More information is expected to be released as confirmed details become available.
