Crime
One victim killed in shooting outside Davenport Chill Vibez Lounge identified as Dane Howard
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport Police have launched a homicide investigation after a shooting early Friday morning left two men dead and another injured outside a local business.
According to the Davenport Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:45 a.m. to the parking lot of Chill Vibez Lounge, located at 114 Myrtle Street, following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately rendered medical aid.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
During the investigation, police were notified that a second male victim had also been transported from the scene to a hospital by private vehicle.
He, too, died as a result of his injuries.
One of the deceased has been identified as Dane Howard.
A third male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
He received on-scene treatment before being transported to a hospital for further medical care.
Preliminary findings indicate the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation that escalated, rather than a random act of violence.
Detectives continue to process evidence and interview witnesses.
The Davenport Police Department urges anyone with information to contact investigators at 563-326-6125 or submit an anonymous tip through QC Crime Stoppers.
The names of the additional victims will be released pending family notification and further investigation.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.