DAVENPORT, Iowa — Police have identified the victim of a Monday night shooting in Davenport.
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Just before 10 p.m. on Monday, March 4, authorities received a report of shots fired with a victim inside a residence in the 1800 block of Grand Avenue. First responders found 16-year-old De’Zia L. Bailey with an apparent gunshot wound, according to the Davenport Police Department. She was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries.
News 8 confirmed that Bailey was a student at Mid-City High School in Davenport.
According to Davenport Community School District Communications and Community Relations Director Sarah Ott, "the district has activated our crisis response team in the building and has brought in additional counseling supports for both students and staff that have been affected by this loss. These services will continue to be available throughout the week."
Detectives believe this was not a random act of violence and are seeking the help of residents in gathering information. The incident remains under investigation and no other information is available at this time.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to QC Crime Stoppers on their website or can be sent through the P3 Tips app. People may also call the Davenport Police Department with information at 563-326-6125.
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