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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Homicide suspected in death

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Alexis Park Inn is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Driver Ricky Ray Lillie was found dead in his Yellow Cab early Wednesday; police suspect homicide. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City police are investigating a suspected homicide

The police are probing the death of Iowa City resident Ricky Ray Lillie, a Yellow Cab driver who was found dead in the front seat of a cab on the 500 block of Ernest Street in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to a press release.

Police were dispatched to the Alexis Park Inn after another Yellow Cab driver found Life slumped over in the driver’s seat when checking in on him, the release said.

Police are looking for witnesses to the event or anyone with information regarding the incident.

— Katelyn Weisbrod

The Yellow Cab of Iowa City’s dispatch is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Iowa City resident Ricky Ray Lillie was found in his Yellow Cab taxi after a call by another driver at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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