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Apparent machete assault near South Ridge Mall

Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
01:33
00:00
Dispatch anyone south that can break for an assault, just medics.
audio iconAssault
E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders attended an apparent assault near South Ridge Mall in Des Moines. A victim was reportedly injured by a machete, and medics transported the individual to a nearby hospital. The suspect had already left the scene when officers arrived.

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