Convenience Store Employee Assaulted by Co-Worker, Employer Criticized for Inaction 2024-09-29

A convenience store employee in Boone, Iowa was sexually assaulted by a co-worker, a registered sex offender, despite the store managers being aware of his history and inappropriate behavior. The victim, T. Lehman, is now planning to sue the store chain Casey's for failing to protect her and transferring the perpetrator to another location instead of firing him.

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Second Victim Dies in Deadly Downtown Des Moines Shooting 2024-09-29

Authorities in Des Moines, Iowa have ruled an early morning shooting in the downtown area a double homicide after a second victim, a 34-year-old male, died from his gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday near the Court Avenue entertainment district, where a 29-year-old male was killed at the scene. Police recovered three firearms and are not pursuing any other suspects at this time.

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Des Moines Community Gathers to Honor Victims of Homicide 2024-09-29

The nonprofit organization Creative Visions in Des Moines, Iowa hosted an event to memorialize victims of murder in central Iowa. Hundreds of laminated photos were displayed, bringing some to tears as the community gathered to honor those lost to violence. The organization's founder, A. Abdul-Samad, shared his own story of losing his son to gun violence and emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to reduce the homicide rate in the city.