Terry Eugene Barrett Jr., 47, was shot late the night of Monday, July 28, 2025, at a Stanton Avenue residence in the Southwestern Hills area of Des Moines and later died at a local hospital despite life-saving efforts. First responders performed CPR at the scene before medics transported him.

Barrett was described as a devoted father of three and a husband, and had worked 24 years as an elevator service mechanic. Friends and family remembered his generous nature, love of camping and NASCAR, and a ready laugh. Police say a dispute at the apartment escalated into the shooting.

The Des Moines Police Department identified a person of interest and the next day arrested 19-year-old Amarianna Findley-Murry. A handgun was recovered; Findley-Murry was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon as an ineligible person and the investigation into further charges was ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.