Crime
Raymond Robinson and Danny Howard charged with double murder in deadly Davenport Chill Vibez Lounge shooting
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Authorities have formally charged two individuals in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning at a Davenport bar, resulting in two deaths and additional injuries.
According to the Davenport Police Department, 21-year-old Raymond Robinson and 36-year-old Danny Howard have been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses related to the incident.
Their charges include:
- Two counts of First-Degree Murder
- Four counts of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
- Going Armed with Intent
Both suspects are currently being held at the Scott County Jail.
Police have identified the victims killed in the incident as 23-year-old Dane Howard and 44-year-old Damien Howard Sr., both residents of Davenport.
A third victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 1:45 a.m. to the Chill Vibez Lounge, located in the 100 block of Myrtle Street, following reports of shots fired and at least one gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly after, police learned that a second shooting victim had been transported by private vehicle to a separate medical facility, where he was also pronounced deceased.
Investigators report that the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation that escalated into gunfire, and early findings indicate the violence was not random.
The Davenport Police Department continues to review evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze surveillance footage as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
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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.