Teen critically injured in downtown Des Moines shooting

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 17-year-old was critically injured in a shooting near Des Moines’ Pappajohn Sculpture Park Friday night, police said.

Just after 11 p.m., 911 callers reported gunfire and a downed person near 14th Street and Grand Avenue.

Officers responded to the scene, where they found a teen who had been critically injured, according to the Des Moines Police Department. They began CPR and other lifesaving efforts…

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