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Employee from Blackhawk Bowl and Martini Lounge dies in accident, police say

It’s unclear whether the person who died was a part of the hotel’s staff or someone staying at the hotel.

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- A 27-year-old Illinois mother who worked at the the Blackhawk Bowl and Martini Lounge has passed away.

Officers were called to the hotel shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, where they found Brittany Russell unresponsive, according to a statement from the Davenport Police Department.    She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said her death is considered accidental "with no criminal intentions."

It was not clear whether she was on shift or not at the time of her death.

Friends and family have flooded Facebook with pictures and stories in her memory.

She is being fondly remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, and friend.

(Editor's note: An earlier version of this story indicated that Russell was employed by Blackhawk Hotel.  The article has been updated to specify that she worked at the Blackhawk Bowl and Martini Lounge)

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