The tragic death of 36-year-old Ashley Hall has left the Des Moines community shaken after she was found fatally shot early Friday morning, April 10, 2026, inside an apartment in the 3200 block of 30th Street. According to Des Moines Police, officers and first responders were dispatched around 3 a.m. following reports of a shooting at the apartment complex.
When officers arrived, they located a deceased woman inside the apartment. Authorities later confirmed that the victim was Ashley Hall, whose body was found with fatal gunshot injuries. Police stated that she was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators immediately began interviewing witnesses and securing the area for evidence collection.
The shooting occurred in the Prospect Park neighborhood on Des Moines’ north side, near the VA Hospital. KCCI reported that Hall had been shot in the head, and the scene was described as a targeted act of violence rather than a random incident. Officers spent the early morning hours canvassing the area and gathering forensic evidence from the apartment.
By Friday afternoon, detectives with the Des Moines Police Crimes Against Persons Section announced the arrest of 46‑year‑old Sharneeka Evans, a Des Moines resident. Evans was taken into custody and charged with first‑degree murder in connection with Hall’s death. Police confirmed that Evans was known to the victim, though the nature of their relationship has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Investigators have not released additional details regarding the motive, but authorities noted that the shooting occurred during an interaction inside the apartment. Detectives continue to review witness statements, digital evidence, and physical findings from the scene as they work to establish a complete timeline of events.
Hall’s death has deeply affected her family, friends, and neighbors, who expressed shock at the sudden and violent nature of the incident. Community members in the Prospect Park area have voiced concerns about rising violence and are urging anyone with additional information to assist police as the investigation remains active.