Shooting injures one, investigation underway in East Village Neighborhood

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating an East Village Neighborhood shooting that injured one person Saturday evening.

The DMPD says just before 8:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to a Des Moines area hospital to investigate a report of a shooting victim who had gone to the hospital for care. Authorities say the injured adult male drove to the hospital after being shot.

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According to police, the injuries the adult male sustained are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police say officers have found evidence of a shooting near SE 11th Street and East Railroad Avenue. The DMPD says there is no indication of ingoing danger to the surrounding neighborhood…

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