East Moline police searching for suspect in overnight shooting

EAST MOLINE, Illinois (KWQC) - East Moline police are searching for a suspect in an early morning shooting at a bar.

Police were called to Jim’s Domino Lounge on 13th street just before 2 a.m. Wednesday for a report of gunfire. When officers arrived they were told a person had been taken to Genesis Hospital in Silvis in a private vehicle and a suspect had left the area, according to a media release.

Detectives went to the hospital to interview the person, who is expected to recover.

Police identified the suspect in the shooting as Stacy Smith, 37, of Moline. He is being charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Smith but he is not yet in custody, according to police.

The shooting is under investigation by the East Moline Police Department.

Police ask anyone with information to contact the East Moline Police Department Investigations Division at 309-752-1547, CrimeStoppers at 309-762-9500, or utilize the CrimeStoppers P3 App.