Des Moines police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect following a fatal shooting that occurred in the downtown business district early Sunday morning. The incident took place just before 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of S. 223rd and Marine View Drive S. Officers arrived at the scene to find a 31-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate first aid efforts by responding officers and subsequent life-saving attempts by medics, the victim died at the scene. Investigators believe the suspect fled the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement. As of this report, police have not released a physical description of the suspect or any identifying information. The investigation remains open and active, with authorities urging the public to come forward with any relevant information. Marine View Drive S. was temporarily closed to facilitate the investigation but has since reopened to traffic. The Des Moines Police Department is requesting that anyone with information about the incident or who may have witnessed the shooting contact them immediately. Tips can be provided by calling the Des Moines Police Department at (206) 878-3301. This case is currently under active investigation, and authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the individual responsible for the murder.