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Scott Alan Crane

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 6, 2022, the life of Scott Alan Crane, a 51-year-old Caucasian male from Des Moines, Iowa, was tragically cut short. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence at 340 Northeast 46th Avenue in Des Moines following 911 calls reporting the sound of gunshots in the area. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Crane deceased inside the home from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

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  • The Des Moines Register: Des Moines man charged with first-degree murder in connection to Aug. 6 shooting
  • weareiowa.com: Person of interest in Des Moines man's death now charged with first-degree murder
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    Victim Details

    Scott Alan Crane

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Des Moines

    IA

    2022-08-06

    51

    Scott

    Alan Crane

    11/05/2025

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