Man charged with second-degree murder in woman's death in Des Moines

The death of a woman in Des Moines is now being ruled a homicide, and one person is in custody.

First responders were called to the 1500 block of Capitol Avenue on Wednesday night, and found a 52-year-old woman in cardiac arrest. She later died at the hospital.

Evidence at the scene showed a "laceration injury" on the woman's leg caused significant blood loss.

58-year-old Walter King Bickham was detained at the scene, and is now charged with 2nd degree murder.

It's the 12th homicide in Des Moines this year.


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