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Leonard Eliysares

Death by Force
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In the late hours of a November evening in 2017, a confrontation in a Des Moines parking lot turned deadly, claiming the life of 52-year-old Leonard Eliysares. The incident, which unfolded around 11 p.m. on November 28th, stemmed from a dispute. Eliysares, a male, was shot multiple times and was found by police in the driver's seat of his vehicle. He tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The investigation into the shooting led detectives to identify a suspect through their di ...Read More
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  • Kent Reporter: Kent man charged in Des Moines fatal shooting | Update | Kent Reporter
  • The Seattle Times: Des Moines police arrest suspect in shooting death of 52-year-old man
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    Victim Details

    Leonard Eliysares

    Male

    Seattle

    WA

    2017-11-28

    52

    Leonard

    Eliysares

    11/09/2025

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