Chicago Man Accused of Assaulting Sister in Iowa City

Carlose Mackey faces charges after alleged attack in apartment

Feb. 24, 2026 at 6:13pm

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A 33-year-old Chicago man named Carlose Mackey has been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury after allegedly assaulting his sister inside an Iowa City apartment. According to police, Mackey grabbed his sister around the neck and threw her to the ground, leaving her with injuries including a swollen eyebrow and scratches on her neck.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents, especially those involving family members, are concerning and can have lasting impacts on victims. This case highlights the need for awareness and resources to address such issues within communities.

The details

Police say the incident occurred just after 12:15 pm last Friday at an apartment on the 600 block of East College Street in Iowa City. Mackey is accused of grabbing his sister around the neck and throwing her to the ground, resulting in injuries including a swollen left eyebrow and scratches on her neck. The sister also claimed Mackey had punched her several times.

  • The incident occurred just after 12:15 pm on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Carlose Mackey

A 33-year-old man from Chicago who is accused of assaulting his sister inside an Iowa City apartment.

Carlose Mackey's sister

The victim of the alleged assault by her brother, who suffered injuries including a swollen eyebrow and scratches on her neck.

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What’s next

If convicted, Mackey faces a maximum of one year in jail for the Assault Causing Bodily Injury charge.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence, especially when it involves family members, in order to protect victims and prevent such incidents from occurring.