Two teenagers injured during separate overnight Des Moines shootings

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says in a two hour span, two teenagers were injured during separate overnight shootings.

According to the DMPD, the first shooting occurred just after 11 p.m. in the 1300 block of 7th Street. A patrol officer reported hearing gunfire and was later directed to a home where a party was being held by 911 callers.

Witnesses told authorities there was gunfire and that people began running from the area. Officers on scene located a 16-year-old male with a non-life threatening gunshot injury to the foot. The male was transported by DMFD medics to a Des Moines area hospital for care.

DMPD officers located more than a dozen shell casings at the scene. Authorities say two vehicles were found with gunfire damage and a discarded rifle was found a short distance away.

Authorities say the second shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. in the 900 block of 2nd Avenue. DMPD officers were called to investigate reports of a shooting near the Lauridsen Skate Park.

According to police, an argument ensued between two groups when the suspect pulled a gun and fired. DMPD medics located a 19-year-old male who had been grazed by gunfire on the scene. He declined medical attention.

Shell casings were recovered at the scene.

No arrests have been made in connection to either overnight shooting. DMPD detectives have continued investigations into both incidents. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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