Authorities are searching for two men who shot a Papa John’s pizza delivery driver this weekend. Des Moines police said officers were sent around 11:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 37th Street and University Avenue on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 49-year-old man on the ground with gunshot wounds to his thigh and buttocks. The victim told police he was delivering pizza when two men wearing masks attacked him. The victim attempted to flee but was shot from behind, according to a police report. Authorities said the men stole $20 worth of pizza before taking off. The victim was taken to Methodist Medical Center for treatment.

Authorities are searching for two men who shot a Papa John’s pizza delivery driver this weekend.

Des Moines police said officers were sent around 11:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 37th Street and University Avenue on reports of a shooting.


When officers arrived, they found a 49-year-old man on the ground with gunshot wounds to his thigh and buttocks.

The victim told police he was delivering pizza when two men wearing masks attacked him. The victim attempted to flee but was shot from behind, according to a police report.

Authorities said the men stole $20 worth of pizza before taking off.

The victim was taken to Methodist Medical Center for treatment.