As other officers in the area ran to help, that vehicle began to speed down an alley in the 1600 block of 11th Street as officers were crossing that alley. One officer was struck by the vehicle. A second officer narrowly missed being struck, and fired one round from their handgun as that occurred. The officer struck sustained minor injuries. There were no injuries from the gunfire. The suspect vehicle continued to speed away from marked patrol vehicles, eventually stopping near 2nd Avenue and Franklin Avenue. Two persons were detained. Following further investigation, the 17-year-old male driver of the vehicle has been referred to juvenile courts on charges of Assault With A Weapon (two counts), Eluding, Theft – 3rd Degree, and Possession of Marijuana.

The Des Moines Police Department has invited the Iowa Department of Public Safety Division of Criminal Investigation to assist in the ongoing investigation of the officer involved shooting. All available evidence, including body worn camera video, is being shared with State agents. Detectives continue the theft investigation. Sgt. Parizek says additional information will be shared as it becomes available for release.