DES MOINES, Iowa —

The man suspected in an Oct. 26 shooting that seriously injured a 16-year-old girl has died by apparent suicide as officers served a search warrant in West Des Moines on Monday, authorities said.

Des Moines police said evidence, including witness statements and video, identified 28-year-old Kevin Fajardo as the suspect in the shooting at an apartment building at 3728 Hubbell Ave. The teenage victim was recently released from the hospital and is recovering at home.

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Detectives tracked digital forensic leads to a residence in the 1200 block of Walnut Street in West Des Moines, where a warrant was obtained. Due to the violent nature of the crime and the involvement of a firearm, the Metro STA

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