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Frederick M. McCuller II

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Aug 30, 2021

Victim Details

Frederick M. McCuller II

Male

Black / African American

Des Moines

IA

2021-08-30

40

Frederick

M. McCuller II

06/23/2026

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On a late summer evening in Des Moines, Iowa, the life of Frederick M. McCuller II, a 40-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. On August 30, 2021, McCuller was killed in a shooting that also left two other men, aged 32 and 27, with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident was described by authorities as a "targeted ambush." Known affectionately as "Fred the Barber," McCuller was remembered as a humble, cool, and funny man, as well as a wonderful father and friend. ...
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  • KCCI: DMPD: Second arrest made in deadly 'targeted ambush' shooting
  • https://www.kcrg.com: Arrest made in Des Moines triple shooting that killed 1
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