A Drunk Accidental Tragedy | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

A convicted felon sentenced to 20 years for accidentally shooting his friend Tony Young—Des Moines’ first homicide of the year—pleaded guilty while admitting he was drunk and high. The gun, found tossed in a creek, discharged during a failed attempt to unload it. Young’s family, visibly shattered, described him as a beacon of love and light, now missing from their lives. His mother mourns the silence, his girlfriend struggles to explain his absence to their young son. Carmi must also pay $150,000 to the family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…