DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport Police have launched a full homicide investigation after a deadly shooting outside a local nightlife lounge early Friday morning left Dane Howard and Damien Howard dead, and a third injured. The violent incident unfolded in the parking lot of Chill Vibez Lounge, located at 114 Myrtle Street, shortly before 2 a.m.
Police Respond to Reports of Gunfire
According to the Davenport Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:45 a.m. following multiple reports of shots fired in the area. When officers arrived, they discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately began administering medical aid until emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
During the early stages of the investigation, police were notified that a second male victim, later identified as Damien Howard, had arrived at a hospital by private vehicle. Despite medical efforts, he also died from gunshot wounds sustained during the altercation.
Victims Identified as Dane Howard and Damien Howard
Authorities have confirmed the identities of the two deceased as Dane Howard and Damien Howard. Friends and family members have taken to social media to express their grief, offering prayers and condolences to the Bateman and Howard families as they navigate the sudden loss of their loved ones.
Third Victim Injured but Expected to Recover
Police confirmed that a third male victim also sustained a gunshot wound. His injuries were described as non-life-threatening. He was treated at the scene and later transported to a hospital for additional care. Officials expect him to survive.
Altercation Escalated Into Gunfire
Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting was not random, but rather the result of a physical altercation that escalated into violence. Detectives are actively working to determine the individuals involved, the motive behind the conflict, and the sequence of events that led to gunfire erupting outside the lounge.
Crime scene technicians spent hours processing the area, collecting shell casings, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses who were present during the shooting.
Police Seek Public Assistance
The Davenport Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Investigators can be reached at 563-326-6125, and anonymous tips may be submitted through QC Crime Stoppers.
Authorities say community cooperation will be crucial in identifying those responsible and ensuring justice for the victims and their grieving families.
Investigation Ongoing
The name of the third injured victim will be released once family notifications are completed. Meanwhile, the Davenport community continues to grapple with yet another act of gun violence — one that ended the lives of two men and left families and friends devastated.
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