The shooting was reported at about 12:53 p.m. at Starts Right Here, a nonprofit organization focused on helping at-risk youth. Starts Right Here was created by activist and rapper Will Keeps. The outreach center is located at 455 Southwest 5th St.
Police say that approximately 20 minutes after the shooting incident, three suspects were taken into custody following a traffic stop. Two suspects remained in the vehicle, while a third suspect fled on foot and was apprehended.
Sgt. Paul Parizek with the DMPD said that the shooting is a targeted incident. Police say they have taken all suspects into custody. Police have not released the identities of the suspects. No charges have been filed yet.
The DMPD is expected to give an update on the shooting Tuesday at a 10 a.m. at Des Moines City Hall.
Gov. Kim Reynolds released this statement in response to the shooting:
“I am shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting at Starts Right Here. I’ve seen first-hand how hard Will Keeps and his staff works to help at-risk kids through this alternative education program. My heart breaks for them, these kids and their families.
Kevin and I are praying for their safe recovery.”
Source ( KCCI )
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