Photo: Ajax9 / iStock / Getty Images
(Des Moines, IA) -- A teen shot during an armed robbery in downtown Des Moines has died.
Des Moines Police say the 17-year-old was one of several individuals involved in an armed robbery near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park on May 22nd.
Investigators say the teen forcibly took a handgun from a 22-year-old victim during the incident. However, the victim then retrieved a second firearm, and shots were fired, hitting the 17-year-old.
Police say a 16-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with the robbery. Police are continuing to investigate.