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Teen accidentally shoots himself in the leg

Heard on: Polk IA Fire-Tac Group Calls

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Units responding to (number withheld) (number withheld) Street.

2/16/2026 12:18 PM

Weapons

12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Teen accidentally shoots self in leg at 12th Street

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AI Summary

Weapons reported near 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 on Feb 16, 2026, 12:18 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a report that a 17-year-old male may have accidentally shot himself in the leg near 12th Street in West Des Moines. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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