DES MOINES, Iowa — One person is dead following a shooting on Saturday afternoon, according to Des Moines police.
Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of 6th Avenue around 2:40 p.m. on Saturday.
When they arrived, first responders found a man with a gunshot wound and shell casings on Indiana Avenue.
"Medics got here, his condition declined pretty rapidly," Sgt. Paul Parizek told Local 5. "They took him to the hospital, CPR progressed. And unfortunately, despite those efforts, he died at the scene."
The victim's name has not been released at this time.
Witnesses who spoke to Local 5 said that they spotted someone fleeing west from the scene after hearing gunshots.
Police are currently searching for more information on the suspect.
"If somebody thinks that they might have something that's helpful, we certainly want to hear that," Parizek said. "If you're at work, and we miss you, and you've got some information, just reach out to us. We'll get somebody over here right away."
Police say this was a targeted incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.
This is Des Moines' seventh homicide of 2023.
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