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Self-inflicted gunshot wound reported in Des Moines, Des Moines IA

Weapons

Reported: 11/17/2025 07:23 PM

Near E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

Emergency teams responded to a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a residence near 17th Court in Des Moines. The male victim was found unresponsive and not breathing. Additional fire units were called to assist.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS

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Transcript:

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DC2, Medic 3 and Engine 2.409, E17th Court, near 17th Court on a gunshot.

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DC2, Engine 2, Engine 2, and Medic 3, Response 3, Channel 2.

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Engine 7, near 17th Court.

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Near 17th Court assisting on a gunshot, engine 7, response 3, channel 2.

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DC2, Engine 2 and Medic 3.

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Here's out near 17th Court.

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PD's out with a male self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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He is not alert, not conscious, not breathing.

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I did start engine 7 as an additional operas needed.

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Now, if you caught me assuming he was seen the safe.

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I assume so, I'll assume so verify.

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Seen safe.

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Near E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

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