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Donzell Martin

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Apr 14, 2019

Victim Details

Donzell Martin

Male

Black / African American

Des Moines

IA

2019-04-14

17

Donzell

Martin

06/21/2026

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In the spring of 2019, the life of 17-year-old Donzell Martin, a young Black / African American man, was cut short in Des Moines, Iowa. On the evening of April 14th, reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of East 12th Street, near Union Park, prompted a police response at approximately 8:30 p.m. A short time later, Donzell arrived at a local hospital, transported by a private vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Des Moines Register: Police: Man arrested Monday in Des Moines teen's death wasn't the shooter; at least two more suspected in crime
  • KCCI: Police arrest Des Moines man in 17-year-old's shooting death
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