On a spring afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa, the life of Trey Leon Lee, a 24-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. On March 17, 2017, at a residence near Evelyn Davis Park, gunfire erupted, leaving Lee fatally wounded and another 24-year-old individual injured. The incident sent shockwaves through the community, prompting a thorough investigation by the Des Moines Police Department.
For months, detectives worked diligently to piece together the events of that
fatal day. Their investigation ultimately pointed toward a single suspect. Nearly a year later, on January 26, 2018, authorities announced a significant breakthrough in the case. Alonzo Marlon Gibbs, who was 24 at the time of the incident, was formally charged with first-degree murder in the death of Trey Leon Lee.
The case against Gibbs was built upon a combination of evidence gathered by law enforcement and crucial testimony from witnesses. One of the key witnesses was the individual who was injured during the same shooting that claimed Lee's life. This survivor's account of the events proved vital for prosecutors in building their case against the alleged shooter. Gibbs was subsequently arrested and taken into custody, marking a pivotal moment in the quest for justice for Trey Leon Lee and his family.
