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Des Moines police investigating shooting near Duke Williams Stadium, one person injured

Des Moines police investigating shooting near Duke Williams Stadium, one person injured
We start with breaking news at 9- Des Moines police say one person is hurt after a shooting in the áMartin Luther King Junior Parká Neighborhood. It happened on áEast University Avenueá just after 6 this evening. When officers arrived... they found a man had been shot. He was taken to the hospital. Officials have not shared details on his condition. At this time... no arrests have been made. Police believe this was a targeted incident but a nearby track meet at
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Des Moines police investigating shooting near Duke Williams Stadium, one person injured
Des Moines police say one person was seriously injured in a shooting in the city's Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood.The shooting was reported in the 1600 block of East University Avenue, across the street from East High School's Duke Williams Stadium. Police say one victim, an adult male, was found and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.Investigators say this appears to be a targeted incident and there's no indication of any ongoing threat to the neighborhood. However, DMPD said, "out of an abundance of caution," a middle school track meet being held at the stadium was canceled. The shooting remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back with vlog for updates.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

Des Moines police say one person was seriously injured in a shooting in the city's Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood.

The shooting was reported in the 1600 block of East University Avenue, across the street from East High School's Duke Williams Stadium. Police say one victim, an adult male, was found and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

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Investigators say this appears to be a targeted incident and there's no indication of any ongoing threat to the neighborhood. However, DMPD said, "out of an abundance of caution," a middle school track meet being held at the stadium was canceled.

The shooting remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back with vlog for updates.

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