Armed Robbery Suspect Shot, In Critical Condition In Des Moines

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(Des Moines, IA) -- A teen is in critical condition after being shot in armed robbery Friday night in Des Moines.

Des Moines police say the injured, 17-year old was one of several people who robbed a man sitting in his parked car near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, on 14th Street just north of Grand Avenue.

Gunfire was exchanged and the robbery suspect was shot by the 22-year old victim.

The Polk County Attorney's Office is not pursuing charges against the robbery victim, who has been released from custody.


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