CEDAR RAPIDS — A judge Wednesday ordered a $2.5 million cash only bail for a 26-year-old man, who police say fired a "series of shots" into a vehicle, fatally shooting two teens and seriously wounding two others May 18 in the parking lot of an Iowa Smoke Shop.Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Carrie Bryner said she knew this was an emotional time for all the families involved but asked those members and others in the crowded courtroom to remain quiet during the initial appearance for Andre Richardson of Cedar Rapids.Richardson, wearing a safety smock, appeared by video from the jail, was charged with two counts each of first-degree murder, attempted murder, willful injury causing serious injury, and one count each of intimidation with a weapon, felon in possession of a firearm and going armed with intent.He is accused of fatally shooting Royal Abram and Matrell Johnson, both 18, of Cedar Rapids.

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