Des Moines man accidentally shot when guns stored in an oven discharged Wednesday

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November 27th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, IA) – Police Detectives in Iowa’s capital city are requesting the community’s help with locating a person with felony gun and drug charges. According to Des Moines Police, evidence indicates 36-year-old Dameian Buckner possessed two handguns and delivery quantity marijuana when officers responded to investigate a report of gunfire at his home.
Buckner received an upper arm injury during the incident where a handgun, stored in an oven, fired multiple rounds as the oven was heated up. Buckner has active warrants for Felon In Possession Of A Firearm, Possession Of A Controlled Substance With Intent To Deliver, and Failure To Affix A Tax Stamp.
If you have any information regarding Buckner’s current or recent location, please call 911. You may also submit tips online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com, or through the “Submit A Tip” function on the DMPD mobile app.