Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Charquan Hargrove
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Black
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department (DMPD)
Officer(s) :Officer Brian Stern, Officer Nicholas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, Des Moines Police Department officers responded to an unknown situation involving Charquan Hargrove. Officers Brian Stern and Nicholas escalated the situation, leading to a standoff during which they opened fire and fatally shot Hargrove. It has not been confirmed whether Hargrove was armed at the time of the shooting. The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the case, and findings will be forwarded to the Polk County Attorney's Office for further review.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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