Rayjon Ray Obituary, Death – Des Moines police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on Sunday. The man killed in the incident was 24-year-old Rayjon Ray. The shooting occurred during an altercation in a convenience store parking lot in the 1400 block of Second Avenue early Sunday morning.
Police reported that 25-year-old Kyonta Lavon Taylor of Des Moines was involved in an argument that escalated into a physical fight. During the altercation, another man, Ray, intervened and struck Taylor. In response, Taylor pulled out a gun and shot Ray.
After being shot, Ray attempted to flee the scene by getting into his vehicle, but he crashed at the intersection of Second Avenue and University Avenue. Emergency responders transported Ray to a nearby hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries.
Taylor was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including voluntary manslaughter. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.