In the early morning hours of June 8, 2018, the life of 17-year-old Tyrese Robert Parson, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in Des Moines, Iowa. Just before 6:30 a.m., a call was made to police about a person down in the 800 block of East 27th Court. When officers and medics arrived at the scene, they found Tyrese's body on the sidewalk.
It was soon determined that the teenager had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Investigators with the Des Moines Police Department quickly began treating the case as a homicide. The crime scene was processed for evidence, and detectives started the work of interviewing potential witnesses. The news of the violent death of the Des Moines teen sent a ripple of concern through the community. Tyrese was remembered for his big personality and a smile that could light up a room. He had previously been a student at Scavo High School and was known to enjoy bicycling and listening to music.
In the days and weeks that followed, the investigation into Tyrese's murder continued, but authorities released few new details to the public. No information about a potential suspect or suspects was ever announced, and no arrests have been made in the case. The circumstances surrounding what led to the shooting have remained unclear.
Years have passed since Tyrese Parson was killed, and his case has grown cold. For his family and friends, the pain of his loss is compounded by the lack of answers and the absence of justice. The investigation into the death of the promising teenager remains open, a somber and unresolved chapter in the city's history, leaving a community to wonder who was responsible for the death of Tyrese Robert Parson and if they will ever be held accountable.
