Iowa woman accused of attempted murder after shooting neighbor in the face

DES MOINES – An Iowa man was shot in the face and cops nabbed the disgruntled neighbor accused of his attempted murder.

On June 2, 2024, at approximately 2:04 PM, Des Moines Police Department patrol officers and Des Moines Fire Department rescue personnel responded to 3800 MLK, Jr Parkway to investigate a report of a shooting incident at an apartment within the complex. Officers arrived to find a 26-year-old, male, Des Moines resident with gunshot injury to his facial area. Des Moines Fire Department medics provided care on scene and transported him to a local hospital. He is expected to survive.

During the initial response, patrol officers were provided information that guided them to a potential suspect within the apartment complex. The suspect was located and detained without incident. After further investigation, 46-year-old Copa Logan McMains (pictured at top) was charged with the following offenses:

• Attempted Murder (Class B Felony)

• Going Armed With Intent (Class D Felony)

Evidence indicates that McMains and the victim know each other, and during a dispute McMains fired a pistol, causing the victim’s injury, and sending a bullet into a neighboring apartment.

Police detectives continue this investigation.