DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police arrested a second man charged in connection with a series of crimes on July 19.
Detectives arrested 18-year-old Elijah Gates on Thursday on felony firearms and other charges. Police said his charges are connected to an ongoing investigation involving the attempted theft of multiple vehicles and a shooting.
Officers responded to the 3600 block of 30th Street at about 11 p.m. on July 19 to investigate a report of multiple vehicles witnesses said were being vandalized. Officers learned vehicles were damaged during what police said appeared to be attempts to steal them…