One hospitalized in critical condition after shooting at downtown Des Moines skate park
Des Moines police are investigating a shooting at the downtown skate park that left one hospitalized early Friday morning.
The investigation began when a 20-year-old man arrived at a Des Moines hospital around 4 a.m. with gunshot wounds after a shooting at Lauridsen Skatepark, 901 Second Ave., officers said. An officer heard gunshots near the skate park, police spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said.
The park closes at 10:30 p.m. each night and was not open at the time.
DMPD is investigating a shooting incident after a person with gunshot injury arrived at a local hospital shortly after 4 a.m. Care continues at this time.
A scene has been located at 901 2nd Ave.
At this time, there is no indication of ongoing danger to the neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/pKgzK8DzZn— Des Moines Police (@DMPolice) May 17, 2024
There is no indication of any ongoing danger in the neighborhood, according to police.
The victim remains in the hospital as of Friday morning and is in critical condition, officers said.
More information about the shooting will be released later today.
José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register. Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com.
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