🌱 East Side Drug Shooting + First Homicide Of 2022

Des Moines IA

27 January, 2022

3:42 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's start today off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on in town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 18 Low: 9. Here are the top two stories in Des Moines today: Des Moines police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday night after two victims were admitted to two separate hospitals. The unidentified victims were both 18 years old, male, and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They admitted the shooting occurred near E. 27th Street and E. Grand Avenue where investigators recovered abandoned illegal narcotics and a handgun. (WHO 13)A shooting that occurred on January 9th is now officially Des Moines' first homicide of 2022. 24-year-old Trishay Thompson, who was found on Pennsylvania Ave with a gunshot wound, died Thursday morning from the incident. Currently, no arrests have been made for Thompson's death. (KCCI Des Moines)The city of Des Moines has responded to a lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination within the Des Moines Police Department. The city has admitted there were some past instances of "inappropriate conduct" from its officers, but also said it is not legally culpable of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. (Des Moines Register) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Des Moines: Alpha Media Mason City January Blood Drive At Southbridge Mall (11:30 AM)Royal Hanneford Circus At Iowa State Fairgrounds (6:00 PM)Improv For The Rest Of Us At The Hall (6:00 PM) From my notebook: A message from the US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa: "Iowa will still be on a rollercoaster for temperatures for the remainder of the week. Some snow and ice melting weather is expected to arrive early next week." (Facebook) Danger cold is back again this morning. There is a Wind Chill Advisory for Des Moines that is in effect for north central Iowa from midnight to 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. (Facebook) Behind the scenes: Company dancers Chiyo Nishida and Cameron Miller rehearse an excerpt from Swan Lake for next week's performances of LOVE FLIGHT at the Stoner Theater. Tickets can be purchased for any of the three evenings through Des Moines Performing Arts: (Facebook) Loving the Des Moines Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.