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Three injured in downtown Des Moines shooting

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October 17th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(KCCI/Des Moines, Iowa) – Three people were injured during a shooting incident early this (Sunday) morning, in downtown Des Moines. According to Des Moines Police, the shooting happened around 2 a.m. at 3rd Street and Court Avenue. Three people were shot and taken to the hospital. One person was shot in the abdomen, another in the shoulder. A third person, shot in the elbow, was also dropped off at the hospital. None of the injuries were life threatening, according to Police.

The incident was at least the fifth shooting in the area this year.