JUSTICE for Derrick Ameer Ellis Cook

Hi, my name is Irma Ellis. I'm the mother of Derrick Ameer Ellis Cook. On Sept 10th, 2022, at 5:30 am, four Des Moines Police Officers executed my son. Derrick was walking down Des Moines Dr. S and S 120th St when three Police Cars pulled up; while he was walking down the street, they hopped out of their cars, pulled their guns, and fired multiple shots into my son without any warning or communication. Derrick was pronounced dead on the scene.

Derrick was very family-oriented and enjoyed family gatherings & BBQs; he was a hard worker, reliable, dependable, respectful, and a devoted Construction Worker. His number one priority was taking care of his daughters. Losing a child is not a one-day event; it's a lifelong struggle; I must learn how to navigate.

Derrick leaves behind his mother, brothers, sisters, and two daughters. We will forever miss his smile, goofy personality, sensitivity, and caring heart.