Des Moines police officers involved in downtown shooting; roads closed

Des Moines police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning.

At approximately 6:07 a.m. Des Moines police officers responded to 430 Grand Ave. to investigate a report of a man threatening a woman with a gun. During the investigation, a shooting occurred, according to a news release from Sgt. Paul Parizek.

Des Moines Fire Department paramedics were called to the scene, according to the news release. It’s not known who fired shots or how many people may be injured.

More information will be shared as it becomes available, Parizek said.

What roads are closed in downtown Des Moines after an officer-involved shooting?

The intersection of Fifth Avenue and Grand Avenue is temporarily closed while the investigation is in its preliminary stages.

Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.

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