Cory Lee Channon, a 39-year-old Caucasian man, was shot and killed in an apartment at 1332 21st Street in Des Moines on the night of January 9, 2018. The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m.; officers who responded found Channon deceased. It was the city’s first homicide of the year.

Police questioned a person who called 911 shortly after the shooting and then arrested two people as the investigation developed. Des Moines authorities charged 45-year-old William Burton the Third and 36-year-old Crystal Purdy with first-degree murder in connection with Channon’s death. The motive has not been released.

If anyone knew Cory, saw activity around 1332 21st Street that night, or has information about the case, please share what is known.