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Des Moines ‘Active Shooter’ Reported Sunday East Douglas Avenue ‘Gunfire Continuing’

DES MOINES, IA. (THECOUNT) — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating reports of an active shooter situation on E. Douglas Ave in northeast Des Moines on Sunday morning, according to multiple local reports.

Police responded around 4:50 a.m. to calls of shots fired in an apartment complex at 3560 E. Douglas Ave. in Des Moines.

“As officers arrived, the gunfire continued,” said Sgt. Paul Parizek, with Des Moines police. “At this time the scene is considered active and has been secured,” reports KCCI.

Douglas Avenue is closed at this time from East 33rd Street to Hubbell Avenue.

“For the safety of all still within the scene, we request that no live broadcasting of the movement of officers or equipment within the scene be done at this time,” Parizek said.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

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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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