Two teens arrested in connection to shooting near Polk County Courthouse

(Des Moines, IA) -- Two teens are arrested in connection to a Monday shooting near the Polk County Courthouse.

Des Moines Police say witnesses reported seeing a group of juveniles shooting at a car at 5th Avenue and Cherry Street around 4:30 Monday afternoon. Investigators say officers later spotted the group suspected of opening fire at the car. Police were able to identify the two shooters using surveillance video. A 16-year-old and a 14-year-old were both charged with reckless use of a firearm.

No injuries were reported in the shooting.


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