Des Moines Woman Arrested, 5 Juveniles Detained in Drive-By BB Gun Shooting

DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman's in the Polk Couty Jail after police say they found her with a pistol following a reported drive-by shooting in the Drake University area late last night.

Janitors at the Knapp Center reported the shooting, and investigators found BB pellet damage to a window.

Six people were detained early this morning in connection with the shooting, including 27-year-old Jessica Versteegh of Des Moines, who has been charged with carrying weapons.

Five others were detained, who are all juveniles. Police say one of the juveniles had a BB gun.

No other information about the juveniles has been released, and an investigation into the shooting continues.


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