DES MOINES, Iowa — The suspect in the March 2024 East Village double shooting has been taken into police custody on attempted murder charges.

In the morning hours of March 24, 2024, the Des Moines Police Department and Fire Department responded to the 600 block of East 5th Street on reports of a shooting at a social club.

Once officers had arrived on scene two victims were identified with gunshot wounds.

A 27-year-old male was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck and one to his lower body. Officers provided first aid until medics arrived, medics took over and the patient was transported to the hospital.

The second victim, a 38-year-old female, sustained a gunshot wound to abdomen. She was transported by a private vehicle to a local hospital.

Crimes Against Persons Section detectives arrived on scene and opened an investigation into the incident.

In the following days, investigators followed leads, interviewed witnesses, and examined evidence.

Evidence uncovered by detectives led to an arrest warrant being issued for 26-year-old Cori Jayvon Shields on two charges of Attempted Murder.

In October 2024, detectives were notified that Shields was taken into custody in Illinois.

On November 13, 2024, the investigation progressed after a handgun was recovered from a storm drain a few blocks away from the scene of the shooting. The investigation indicated that the gun found was likely involved in the shooting.

On January 10, Shields was returned to Des Moines and was taken to the Polk County Jail.

Court documents indicate Shields is being held on a $100,000 cash bond and will appear in court on January 21.