Crime & Safety
Shooting near East High School in Des Moines, three teens in critical condition
By 
Journalist
Des Moines, Indiana – According to The Des Moines Fire Department Public Information Officer, Ahman Douglas, a shooting occurred near East High School.
At 2:48 PM, Des Moines Police and fire and Iowa State Patrol crews responded to a shooting at 914 East 13th Street where police confirm that three teens got shot on the property of East High School.
All three teens are in critical condition at this time. Police would not confirm whether they are students at the high school but did confirm they are all teenagers.
The shots appear to have come from a passing vehicle and gun shell casings have been recovered from the scene, Des Moines Police also confirmed.
At this moment no charges have been filed against the potential suspects.
The 1300 block of Buchanan St and the 800 block of E. 13th Street were temporarily closed.
An investigation is ongoing.
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