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In the early morning hours of September 15, 2024, a dispute in Des Moines, Iowa's Court Avenue Entertainment District turned deadly, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Oscar Matthew Marquez Jr., a Black male. The incident, which unfolded around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Court Avenue and Water Street, also claimed the life of 29-year-old Dennis Morris Hawkins Jr. and left a third man, aged 29, with critical injuries.
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Oscar Matthew Marquez Jr.
Male
Black / African American
Des Moines
IA
2024-09-15
34
Oscar
Matthew Marquez Jr.
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I’ve been following the tragic events in Des Moines and just found myself thinking a... ...Read More
11/20/2024
11/20/2024
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragedy on Court Avenue. My heart goes out to the famili... ...Read More
11/15/2024
11/15/2024
