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Terry Harris

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Jun 09, 2015

Victim Details

Terry Harris

Male

Black / African American

Des Moines

IA

2015-06-09

16

Terry

Harris

06/28/2026

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On a summer day in Des Moines, Iowa, the life of 16-year-old Terry Harris, a Black male, was tragically cut short. On June 9, 2015, Harris was in the basement of a house when he was shot in the mouth at close range. The incident was not a random act of violence; the suspect and Harris were acquainted.

For over a month, the case remained without an arrest, leaving a community searching for answers. The investigation, aided by tips and information gathered from social media, eventually led ...
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  • Des Moines Register: Teen charged with murder in June shooting
  • Des Moines Register: Police: Teen dead in Des Moines shooting
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