DAVENPORT – A young woman was shot dead in Iowa’s third-largest city, and a suspect faces a first-degree murder charge.
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 PM, Davenport Police, Fire, and Medic EMS responded to Jersey Meadows Apartments (2700 E 53rd Street) in reference to a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, responding officers located an 18-year-old female with apparent gunshot wounds. The female was transported by Medic EMS to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
Zion E. Harrison, 18-years-old, was arrested and is charged with Murder 1st Degree and Going Armed with Intent in relation to this incident. Harrison was also arrested on several outstanding warrants.
This does not appear to be a random act of violence. This incident remains under investigation; no further information is available at this time.
(PHOTO: Zion E. Harrison jail photo)