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Hunter Munoz

Age : 24

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/19/2026

Location : 1914 Carpenter Ave

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department

Officer(s) :David Chase; James Gano; Christian Escobar

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stabbing call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/19/2026, Des Moines Police responded to a reported stabbing involving a security officer near a mental health clinic area around Carpenter Avenue. Police located a 24-year-old male identified as the stabbing suspect and attempted to de-escalate the situation after making contact. Police alleged the man approached officers with a knife and continued advancing despite the use of a Taser. Police alleged that after less-lethal force failed to stop him, two officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries, while the stabbed security officer remained in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://who13.com/news/metro-news/suspect-dead-in-des-moines-officer-involved-shooting-more-details-released/
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-police-officer-involved-shooting-stabbing-suspect/
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2026/02/19/des-moines-officer-involved-shooting-stabbing-suspect/