DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport man was arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting a gun at a female victim and assaulting her.
The Davenport Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Heatherton Drive Feb. 7, 2021 around 11 a.m.
Officers found Roylee Richardson, 29, in the apartment. Richardson tried to run from police, according to the department, but officers were able to arrest him.
A police affidavit says Roylee Richardson, 29, hit a female victim "in the head with a pistol several times."
The affidavit said her head suffered visible swelling from the assault.
Richardson is facing several charges including intimidation with a dangerous weapon, felon in possession, assault with injury and possession of a controlled substance.
Richardson is being held in Scott County Jail.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include information from the Davenport Police Department's affidavit.