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Anthony David Beminio

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Nov 02, 2016

Victim Details

Anthony David Beminio

Male

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2016-11-02

39

Anthony

David Beminio

06/21/2026

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In the pre-dawn hours of November 2, 2016, a chilling sequence of events unfolded in the Des Moines, Iowa, area, resulting in the death of 38-year-old White male, Sergeant Anthony David Beminio. An 11-year veteran of the Des Moines Police Department, Beminio was ambushed and fatally shot while on duty, seated alone in his patrol car. His death was part of a targeted attack that also claimed the life of another local officer within minutes.

The night's violence began shortly after 1:00 a.m ...
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