DES MOINES, Iowa —

Des Moines police say officers are investigating a Saturday evening shooting in the River Bend neighborhood.

DMPD says officers and members of the Des Moines Fire Department were called to the 100 block of University Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. to investigate a report of a shooting. Once they arrived, first responders found a man with a gunshot injury. The man was taken to a hospital and is receiving care.

Police do not believe there is any ongoing danger to the neighborhood, but say people should expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.

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