Sioux City, Iowa — Maurice Grant, a 32‑year‑old local man, was found dead at an apartment on Pierce Street just after dawn on February 9. Police officers arrived around 6:13 a.m. at 1003 Pierce Street, Apartment 106, responding to calls about a stabbing. When they reached the scene, Grant had already succumbed to his wounds. The quiet morning in this neighborhood was shattered by a violent act that has left friends, family, and neighbors searching for answers.
Police say this was not a random act. Investigators believe the stabbing was isolated and targeted, and not part of a wider threat to the community. But they have not been able to make arrests yet, and two teenagers remain wanted in connection with the killing, authorities said. The Sioux City Police Department has been urging anyone with information to step forward so they can bring justice for Maurice and his grieving loved ones.
Sioux City residents have been shocked by the news. Those who knew Maurice remember him as someone with a warm presence and a friendly voice, not the sort of man anyone would expect to have his life cut short in such a brutal way. Across town, the shock has rippled: neighbors have been talking quietly about how such violence could happen in their community early on a Monday morning.
Police have identified two suspects and issued warrants charging them with first‑degree murder. Imari Grant, 18, of Sioux City, and Kaiden J. Montes, 18, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, are described by law enforcement as armed and dangerous. They have not been taken into custody and remain at large. Officers have asked the public to call in tips if they see the suspects or know anything that could help the investigation.
The department also emphasized that there is no indication the broader public is in danger, even as it paints a stark picture of the danger surrounding this particular case. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of these young men, a move that reflects the desperation of those working to end the pain for Maurice’s family and friends.
Maurice’s loved ones are still grappling with loss. In the days since the stabbing, messages and memories have poured out on social media, painting a picture of a life full of people who cared deeply for him. A vigil is planned, giving the community a chance to grieve together and honor a man whose life was cut short far too soon.
The Sioux City Police Department continues to investigate the case, sifting through evidence and interviewing anyone who might have seen something that tragic morning. They have reiterated that even the smallest piece of information could make a difference in finding the suspects and giving Maurice’s family the justice they seek.
