DES MOINES, Iowa — Two Des Moines men have been arrested and charged with felonies in connection to a shooting that injured one person on Saturday afternoon.

Just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, DMPD officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1500 block of 32nd Street. 911 callers provided a description of an involved vehicle that was leaving the scene. Officers intercepted the vehicle, which led them on a short pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed at MLK Jr. Parkway and Meek Avenue.

DMPD officers found two males in the vehicle. The driver, 34-year-old Christian Goode, was detained at the scene. The passenger, 33-year-old Demetrius Miles, had a gunshot wound and was transported by DMFD rescue personnel to a Des Moines hospital. A firearm was recovered from the pursuit route.

While officers were involved in the pursuit, police say the DMPD Communications Center received a call from an adult man who reported that he had been involved in a shooting, describing it as a self-defense situation. Officers responded and detained the man for detectives, who were responding to investigate.

According to the DMPD, evidence indicates that Goode and Miles used their vehicle to block the victim as he drove on 32nd Street. Evidence then indicates that Miles, armed with a handgun, exited the vehicle and approached the victim. The victim, lawfully armed, fired at Miles and struck him.

Following an investigation, Demetrius Miles is charged with,

• Going Armed With Intent
• Felon In Possession Of A Firearm
• Assault While Displaying A Dangerous Weapon

Following an investigation, Christian Goode is charged with,

• Going Armed With Intent
• Assault While Displaying A Dangerous Weapon

Authorities say Goode also had an unrelated parole violation warrant at the time of the incident.

The victim was interviewed by detectives and has been released without charges. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.