Tragedy struck the Des Moines community on Monday, as a school shooting left two students dead and one school employee injured. The shooting occurred at a nonprofit organization, and three people were taken into custody.

The Des Moines Police Department has identified the shooter as an 18-year-old male. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.

The victims have been identified as two students, aged 16 and 17, and a school employee, who is in serious condition.

The motive behind the shooting is not yet known, but police are investigating.

This is the second school shooting to take place in Des Moines this year, after a shooting at a high school in January left one student dead and another injured.

The community is in mourning and has expressed shock and sadness at the tragedy.

This story is developing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.