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Damiko L. Carr

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a cold Wednesday afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 15, 2020, the life of 28-year-old Damiko L. Carr, a Black male, was tragically cut short by gun violence. The incident, which unfolded in a garage on the city's west side, also claimed the life of 21-year-old Karyree Henderson and left two other men, 31-year-old Michael Blackwell and 26-year-old Alonzo Kearney, with injuries. All four men were residents of Des Moines. When police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4 p ...Read More
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  • Des Moines Register: Man injured in Des Moines shooting that killed 2 arrested on misdemeanor charge after leaving hospital
  • whotv.com: Two Dead, Two Injured in Shooting in on Des Moines’ West Side
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    Victim Details

    Damiko L. Carr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Des Moines

    IA

    2020-01-15

    28

    Damiko

    L. Carr

    01/20/2026

    Forum Posts (3)
    Seeing the pain this family must be enduring is just unimaginable. I recently came across a touching... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    It's so painful to hear about the tragic loss of Damiko and his brother, Karyree. I can't even begin... ...Read More
    11/30/2023
    It's incredibly painful to think about the double loss the Carr family has endured. Losing not one, ... ...Read More
    10/29/2023
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