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Armando Cruz Lorenzo

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Feb 14, 2025

Victim Details

Armando Cruz Lorenzo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Des Moines

IA

2025-02-14

25

Armando

Cruz Lorenzo

06/28/2026

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A quiet Des Moines neighborhood was shattered by violence on the evening of Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, leaving a young Hispanic man dead. Armando Cruz Lorenzo, a 25-year-old male, was fatally shot at a residence on Maury Street. The Des Moines Police Department responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 5 p.m. and discovered Lorenzo suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

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  • The Des Moines Register: 25-year-old dies after shooting in Des Moines, homicide investigation underway
  • Des Moines police searching for man with information about murder
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