Armed suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in downtown Des Moines

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An armed suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning in downtown Des Moines.

Police responded to 430 Grand Avenue at approximately 6:07 a.m. on a report of a man threatening a woman with a gun.

Officers reported shots were fired a few minutes later. No officers or other people were injured.

A pistol was recovered at the scene, and two officers have been placed on administrative assignment.


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