1 killed in shooting near Davenport Skybridge, grandmother confirms identity

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police confirmed one person is dead after a shooting near the Skybridge early Saturday. The victim’s grandmother reached out to TV 6 and confirmed that her grandson’s name is Mason Payne and he is 23 years old.

Police received a report of gunfire around 12:30 a.m. and found Payne suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot next to the Skybridge.

Squad cars filled the parking lot next to Davenport’s Skybridge when TV6 crews arrived on the scene. The parking lot was surrounded by crime scene tape as officers and forensic teams set up to do the investigation.

Police shut down River Drive between Harrison Street and Brady Street as they investigated the shooting.

At one point, an officer was across the street from the main scene using a flash light to look for evidence at the base of the Figge Art Museum.

Payne’s grandmother also confirmed Saturday that police are currently searching for at least one suspect.

Police ask anyone with information to call the Davenport Police Department at 563-326- 6125 or submit an anonymous tip to QC Crime Stoppers by visiting www.qccrimestoppers.com or downloading the P3 Tips app.