Des Moines police: Suspect shot at officer before officers returned fire and killed him
Paul Parizek, spokesperson for the Des Moines Police Department. The man, whose name has not been released, had felony warrants for domestic abuse and being a felon in possession of a firearm, he said.
Polk County Attorney rules Des Moines officer-involved shooting justified
Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham has reviewed the investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting in November and concluded that it was reasonable to use deadly force.
Des Moines Police: Man fired gun at officers
The shooting was reported just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the 2100 block of Meadow Court on Des Moines' south side.
Police killing of man in downtown Des Moines justified, attorney general concludes
A report released by the Attorney General's Office says Des Moines police were justified in the shooting death of a gun-wielding man in a wheelchair
Polk County Attorney: Des Moines officers 'legally justified' in fatal November shooting
Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said the officers "believed their actions were necessary to save the lives of officers and others in the surrounding area."
Investigation underway following officer-involved shooting in Des Moines
An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting on the southeast side of Des Moines Thursday evening. According to the Des Moines Police Department, an
Video showing November officer-involved shooting in Des Moines released
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Des Moines police investigating shooting on Meadow Court
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are currently responding to a shooting on Meadow Court Thursday evening. Police say an officer was involved in the shooting, but did not specify in what capacity. Officers have secured the scene and believe there is no ongoing danger to the neighborhood.
Police cleared in killing of Des Moines resident as body camera footage is released
New body camera and surveillance footage shows the moments leading up to police killing Charles Leonard III in downtown Des Moines last November.
Officers involved in deadly downtown Des Moines shooting cleared of any wrongdoing
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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting fired gun at officers, DMPD says
The Des Moines Police Department released more information about a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday evening. According to DMPD, officers responded to a home in the 2100 block of Meadow Court on a report of an individual wanted on multiple charges,
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Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is once again 3rd in line for presidency. Here's why:
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has again assumed the position of Senate president pro tempore, putting him third in the presidential line of succession.
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A spokesperson for MercyOne Des Moines says it was the first hospital in central Iowa to welcome a 2025 baby, with the birth at 12:28 a.m. on New Year's Day. UnityPoint shared a photo of its first ...
What concerts are in Des Moines this January? Schedules for Hoyt Sherman, Wooly's and more
Looking for January concert to kick off the New Year? We've got you covered with the schedules for Hoyt Sherman Place, ...