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DeTavion Marques Levi

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025, the life of 28-year-old DeTavion Marques Levi, a Black / African American male from Des Moines, Iowa, was tragically cut short. The incident unfolded in the parking lot of The Lumberyard, an adult entertainment club located at 1504 NE 54th Ave. in Des Moines. At approximately 3:40 a.m., Polk County sheriff's deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the location. Upon their arrival, they discovered Levi's body in the parking lot.
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  • KCCI: Authorities identify victim in deadly Saturday shooting at the Lumberyard, suspect charged
  • The Des Moines Register: Man shot and killed outside Polk County adult entertainment club
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    Victim Details

    DeTavion Marques Levi

    Male

    Black / African American

    Des Moines

    IA

    2025-09-13

    28

    DeTavion

    Marques Levi

    11/05/2025

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