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David Jones

Case from West Des Moines, IA dated May 23, 2017

Victim Details

David Jones

Male

West Des Moines

IA

2017-05-23

18

David

Jones

07/01/2026

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In the early hours of May 23, 2017, a domestic disturbance call brought West Des Moines Police to an apartment complex at 3405 Woodland Avenue. In the parking lot, they discovered 18-year-old David Hysion Jones of Des Moines suffering from a gunshot wound. The male teenager was quickly taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators determined that Jones had managed to get inside an apartment rented by 21-year-old Gerante Rankin and 20-year-old Tionna Merritt. An altercation broke ...
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  • Des Moines Register: 1 injured in West Des Moines shooting
  • whotv.com: Police Identify West Des Moines Shooting Victim
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    It's truly a complex situation with so many layers to unpack regarding David Hysion Jones. One thing... ...Read More
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