One injured during shooting in Drake Neighborhood, DMPD investigates

DES MOINES, Iowa — One person was injured during a shooting in the Drake Neighborhood, according to the Des Moines Police Department.

According to the DMPD, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1500 block of 32nd Street.

The injured person, a male, drove themselves from the incident scene and was then involved in a crash near MLK Jr Parkway and Meek Avenue. DMPD personnel transported the injured man to a Des Moines hospital.

Officers at the scene have detained a potential involved person and recovered one handgun, according to the DMPD. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

DMPD officers say this appears to be a targeted incident and there is no indication of any ongoing danger to the neighborhood.

Expect an extended police presence as the investigation progresses.  Additional information will be shared as it becomes available for release

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