Man facing murder charge in fatal Davenport shooting

Police on Wednesday identified the man killed Sunday
Deshawn Washington, 25, of Rock Island was arrested in Rock Island, Tuesday in connection to the shooting, police said.
Published: May. 23, 2023 at 8:19 PM CDT
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DAVENPORT, Iowa and ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A Rock Island man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left a Davenport man dead.

Deshawn Washington, 25, was arrested in Rock Island on charges of first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.

Just before 5 a.m. Sunday, Davenport police, fire, and Medic EMS responded to the 1300 block of Judson Street and found a 37-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Police identified the man as Andre Clanton and confirmed he died from his injury.

Police have said this does not appear to be a random act of violence. No other information has been released.