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Woman shot in homeless camp in Des Moines, police investigating

By Kelly Maricle,

18 days ago

DES MOINES, Iowa – Police are investigating after a woman was shot at a homeless camp in Des Moines early Monday morning.

It happened shortly after 1:00 a.m. in the woods in the 1600 block of Harriett Street, according to a post on X from the Des Moines Police Department. The woman was transported to the hospital in serious condition.

Sgt. Paul Parizek of the DMPD said the woman has had surgery and is expected to survive.

There is an increased police presence in the area as police investigate the incident. Sgt. Parizek said a K-9 and a drone were also deployed to search for the suspect, but so far no one has been taken into custody.

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Rickey Dobbin

17d ago

There were a few homeless camps along the river by Harriet Boat Ramp, the last time I was down there.

Marie Warmth

17d ago

I'm glad she is expected to survive. How horrible, to be homeless and then to be shot. Well, I hope the hospital takes care of any other medical issues while she is there. Who do they suspect?It would be nice, to know, since we live here. Was it a homeless gunman or woman? Well, everybody has their guns now. A family member, went to purchase a gun and was shocked at how easy it was. And this person owns a couple of guns, but thought the ease of ownership outrageous. They were laughing satirically, as he/she felt it was like coasting through a McDonald's drive through window. Then, told me chuckling, that actually the drive thru was more time consuming. So, did somebody go there and start shit or was the person homeless? If you have a description, let us know. Maybe tell us for starters, if it was a make or female. Do you know who you are looking for? Or did they flee without being noticed?

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