Des Moines police have identified three people who were found deceased in a Des Moines home late Thursday night.Police said 19-year-old Devonte Swanks, 16-year-old Malachi Swanks and 15-year-old Thayne Wright appear to have died of gunshot wounds. Police said Devonte Swanks and Malachi Swanks are brothers and lived in the home at 619 East Hackley. Wright was a friend who was visiting. He is also from Des Moines.PREVIOUSLYDes Moines police were called to the 600 block of East Hackley Avenue shortly before 11:30 p.m. Authorities said someone returned to the home to find three individuals with gunshot wounds, deceased."This is nothing random," said Sgt. Paul Parizek, with Des Moines police.Parizek confirmed there is not a threat to the community. While authorities are still notifying the victims' families, they are refraining from sharing the ages and names of the victims."(The families) are waking to the worst day ever," Parizek said.Parizek said authorities are still collecting evidence and focusing on interviews to get more information. He also warned the public to be cautious while using social media and avoid spreading false information on the case."There's a lot stirring on social media right now," Parizek said. "We want everybody to use the appropriate amount of caution."Police detectives are investigating. Stay with KCCI for new information in this developing story.Sgt. Paul Parizek provides initial details on homicide investigation

Des Moines police have identified three people who were found deceased in a Des Moines home late Thursday night.

Police said 19-year-old Devonte Swanks, 16-year-old Malachi Swanks and 15-year-old Thayne Wright appear to have died of gunshot wounds.


Police said Devonte Swanks and Malachi Swanks are brothers and lived in the home at 619 East Hackley. Wright was a friend who was visiting. He is also from Des Moines.

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Des Moines police were called to the 600 block of East Hackley Avenue shortly before 11:30 p.m. Authorities said someone returned to the home to find three individuals with gunshot wounds, deceased.

"This is nothing random," said Sgt. Paul Parizek, with Des Moines police.

Parizek confirmed there is not a threat to the community. While authorities are still notifying the victims' families, they are refraining from sharing the ages and names of the victims.

"(The families) are waking to the worst day ever," Parizek said.

Parizek said authorities are still collecting evidence and focusing on interviews to get more information. He also warned the public to be cautious while using social media and avoid spreading false information on the case.

"There's a lot stirring on social media right now," Parizek said. "We want everybody to use the appropriate amount of caution."

Police detectives are investigating. Stay with KCCI for new information in this developing story.

Sgt. Paul Parizek provides initial details on homicide investigation