DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department has announced a second arrest in a case involving the attempted theft of vehicles and a shooting that damaged a home and car last month.

Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer of the Des Moines Police Department, said Elijah Gates, 18, was arrested on Thursday on the following charges connected to the incident:

• Third-degree burglary (two counts)
• Second-degree criminal mischief (two counts)
• Intimidation with a dangerous weapon
• Trafficking stolen weapon used in a crime
• Persons ineligible to possess dangerous weapon
• Conspiracy to commit a forcible felony
• Going armed with intent

Gates is being held in the Polk County Jail.

The charges are connected to attempted vehicle thefts at the VA Hospital in Des Moines on July 19th and a shooting in the 2400 block of Saylor Road. Sgt. Parizek said a home and a vehicle were hit by at least 28 bullets in the incident. There were no injuries reported.

Additional charges have been filed against Gates related to stolen firearms discovered during the execution of a search warrant, as well as the July 29th assault of a woman.

Police arrested Michael Hargrove, 18, earlier this week in connection with the original incidents on July 19th.

DMPD detectives are continuing to investigate.