DES MOINES, IA. (THECOUNT) — Josiah Woods has been identified by family members as the teen fatally shot in Des Moines on New Year’s Day, according to family members.
Woods, 14, was found suffering from fatal gunshot injuries along 17th Street at around 3:50 a.m.
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First responders arrived to find Woods suffering from at least one gunshot wound early Wednesday morning.
Police said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are investigating this incident. According to police, witnesses are being interviewed.
Anyone with possible information on the deadly incident should contact police at 911.
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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.