West Des Moines Police Search for Armed Suspect – Update 2

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West Des Moines Police are reporting the arrest of Andrew Clark. Clark was wanted on charges of Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer (B Felony) and Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon (C Felony) after a late-night shooting on February 2, 2026.

Throughout the following days, West Des Moines investigators continued their attempts to locate Clark. The effort was supported by the Des Moines Police Department, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety. This group uncovered information providing a possible location for Clark. Acting on this information, investigators found Clark around 3:20 PM February 4, 2026, in Des Moines. He was taken into custody without incident. He has been transported to the Polk County Jail.

West Des Moines police say their investigation remains open as they pursue all relevant information relating to this event. They are not, however, actively searching for any additional suspects.

Any person arrested is presumed innocent unless guilt is assessed in a court of law.

Sergeant Dan Wade

Public Information Officer

West Des Moines Police

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