(Des Moines, Iowa) – Police in Des Moines today (Thursday) said two people arrested in Las Vegas, NV, last month, are charged with Murder in the 1st-Degree, in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting in Des Moines. Tyrone Hutchins was the victim of the shooting. Authorities say 35-year-old James Mikale Wiggins is charged with Murder – 1st Degree (class A felony). 38-year-old Marcell Navell Wiggins faces charges of Going Armed With Intent (class D felony), and Felon In Possession Of A Firearm (class D felony).

Investigators say evidence in the case indicates Marcell and James Wiggins, who are brothers, were each armed with handguns when they went to Rico’s bar, 2314 University Avenue, to confront Hutchins. Marcell and a third person initiated a confrontation with Hutchins. As Hutchins was attempting to leave the bar, James shot and killed Hutchins.

Marcell Wiggins was taken into custody on 05 January 2024 and returned to Des Moines. He was released from the Polk County Jail on 22 January 2024. James Wiggins was taken into custody on 02 February 2024. Extradition proceedings to return him to Des Moines are ongoing.