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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Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.