Moline police say 2 ‘suspicious death’ investigations are underway

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police say two were found dead in separate homes Wednesday morning in Moline.

TV6 was on the scene outside a home in the 1800 block of 46th Street about 3:30 p.m. and could see two Illinois Crime Scene Investigation vehicles in the driveway, one Moline police officer out front, and police tape blocking off the front door and side door of the home.

Police told TV6 they had been there for “hours.”

At 5:33 p.m. police sent out a media release stating they are investigating “two suspicious deaths.” One of the deaths police confirmed was at the house TV6 crews had been at since around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

According to police, Wednesday at 9:41 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 3300 block of 25th Avenue for an “unknown medical problem.” Police said upon arrival, officers found a man dead.

According to police, a second investigation began at 10:37 a.m. when police responded to a residence in the 1800 block of 46th Street for an “unknown medical problem.” Police said officers found a woman dead.

Police said both deaths are being investigated and are assisted by the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police. Police did not say if the two deaths were related at this time.

Police ask anyone with information to call the police department at 309-797-0401, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 309-762-9500, or through the P3 Tips app.

As of 6 p.m., TV6 was still on scene at the residence in the 1800 block of 46th Street. A neighbor told TV6 crews, he found the woman dead inside of her home in the 1800 block of 46th Street.

This is a developing story. TV6 will continue to provide more information online and on-air as it becomes available.