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IA Man John Lee Belcher ID’d As Victim In Saturday Fatal Des Moines Shooting Stanley Wofford In Custody Murder 1

DES MOINES, IA. (THECOUNT) — John Lee Belcher has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in Des Moines on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.

Belcher, 45, was found suffering from at least one gunshot injury while inside a Des Moines residence, located at, 1930 Francis Ave.

Police responded to reports of shots fired on Francis Ave 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

When they arrived Belcher was already dead of apparent gunshot injuries.

Police arrested Stanley Paul Wofford, 47, of Des Moines for first-degree murder, reports KCCI.

Police did not say what may have led up to the deadly incident.

He is being held at the Polk County Jail on $500,000 bond.

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Geo quick facts: Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Local produce and live music are draws at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor plant displays and a geodesic dome – wikipedia.

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