(Urbandale, lowa) – Police in Urbandale report the suspect in an attempted murder case was found dead, Thursday.  Authorities say on December 27th, 2023, Urbandale Police responded to the 2700 block of 82d Street for a report of a serious assault. Responding Officers arrived and located three adult victims inside of a residence. Two victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One victim sustained life threatening injuries and is currently recovering at a local hospital. Urbandale Police Department Detectives investigated the incident and quickly identified a suspect.

The suspect was identified as 59-year-old David P. Makeeff, of Des Moines. All three victims were family members of Makeeff. An arrest warrant for attempted murder was issued for Makeeff’s arrest.

On December 28, 2023, with the assistance of the US Marshall’s Service and Des Moines Police Department, Urbandale Police Detectives located Makeff at the Fleur Lodge Motel, located at 4817 Fleur Drive, in Des Moines. Officers from Urbandale Police Department, Des Moines Police Department, and the US Marshall’s Service attempted to contact Makeeff, who had barricaded himself inside of a hotel room.

When no contact could be made with Makeeff, officers entered the Makeeff’s hotel room and found him deceased from an apparent suicide. Urbandale Detectives continue to investigate this incident.