April 18, 2024

DM police investigating fatal overnight shooting

DES MOINES — One man has been killed in an overnight shooting in Des Moines.

Police found the man at the 4000 block of Crocker Street on city’s west side after receiving calls about gunfire around 11 p.m. Thursday. Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide. Police say they’re still investigating, interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene. Crocker Street was expected to remain closed between 40th and 41st for several hours.

The victim has not been identified.

Authorities say the shooting is the city’s fourth homicide of the year.