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The victim of a shooting in Des Moines has died

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July 7th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI] — One person died and a suspect was taken into custody for questioning, following a shooting Sunday, in Des Moines. Authorities says the incident happened at around 8:30-a.m. Sunday, that occurred in the River Bend neighborhood of the capital city.

Authorities say officers were told just before 9 p.m. on Saturday that gunshots were fired in the area of Ohio Street and University Avenue. Just moments later, police were able to detain a potential suspect. They also recovered a handgun. Victim of the shooting died at a local hospital.

According to DMPD, the incident is potentially related to a hit-and-run crash investigation at 2nd Avenue and Hull Avenue. They say evidence shows the person who died raised a baseball bat and caused the 21-year-old shooter to be in fear.

No charges have been filed, as of the latest report. Des Moines police are continuing to investigate.