Man, 65, charged with murder after Davenport shooting

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A 65-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after a 30-year-old man was shot and killed at a home in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday night.

Davenport police, fire crews and Medic EMS responded to a home in the 1500 block of Wisconsin Avenue at around 8:50 p.m. after reports of a shooting, according to police.

Officers found a 30-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. First responders gave emergency treatment at the scene before taking him to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. Police have not released his name.

Eric Logsdon, 65, was arrested and taken into custody. He has been charged with first-degree murder and going armed with intent, police said.

Police said they learned that a disturbance had taken place between the victim and Logsdon before the shooting.

No further details, including the name of the man who died, had been released early on Saturday. The case remains under investigation, with further updates expected.

KWQC reported the shooting.

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