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Des Moines teen charged in Brass Monkey shooting

A Des Moines teen has been charged in connection with a Sept. 11, 2021, shooting outside the Brass Monkey Lounge, 15 N. 10th St., that damaged at least one vehicle.

Morquett Borlin Jackson Jr., 16, had his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court on Thursday morning. He is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon — intent to injure or provoke fear, a Class C felony; possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class D felony; and going armed with intent, a Class D felony.

According to criminal complaints, around 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2021, Jackson allegedly shot a firearm into a crowd of people in the Brass Monkey’s parking lot. At the time, then-Fort Dodge Police Department Capt. Ryan Gruenberg said there had been two vehicles involved, with the occupants firing shots at one another. One vehicle was damaged and no injuries were reported.

Jackson is being held in custody on a cash bond of $20,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 29.

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