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Sir William Deshawn Bekish

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Jun 28, 2020

Victim Details

Sir William Deshawn Bekish,

Male

Black / African American

Des Moines

IA

2020-06-28

29

Sir

William Deshawn Bekish

07/16/2026

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Sir William Deshawn Bekish, a 29-year-old Black/African American man, died on June 28, 2020, after a shooting in Des Moines, Iowa. The incident that claimed his life unfolded in the early morning hours outside the Karma Bar on Merle Hay Road. Known to many as a pillar of the Black community, Bekish was remembered for his deep love for his community and his involvement in various philanthropic efforts, including toy drives and feeding the homeless. His death was a profound loss for those who knew ...
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  • weareiowa.com: Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating 'person of interest' in fatal weekend shooting outside Merle Hay bar
  • Sir William Deshawn Bekish Obituary 2020
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    I've been reading through all the threads here and just can't shake how deeply this tragedy has affe... ...Read More
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