DAVENPORT, Iowa — Editor's Note: The featured video was published on March 6, when police released the name of the victim.
A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the Davenport shooting death of a 16-year-old girl.
According to Davenport police, the 15-year-old has been charged with first degree murder and assault while participating in a felony.
The charges stem from a shooting that took place just before 10 p.m. on Monday, March 4, when authorities received a report of shots fired in the 1800 block of Grand Avenue. First responders found a 16-year-old female with an apparent gunshot injury. She later died from her injuries.
Police later identified the 16-year-old as De’Zia L. Bailey. News 8 confirmed that Bailey was a student at Mid-City High School in Davenport.
Davenport police have identified the 15-year-old suspect.
News 8 does not typically name minors charged with crimes. News 8 has reached out to the Davenport Police Department and the Scott County Attorney for more information.
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