Davenport, IA-Davenport police officer shot; suspect in custody

Davenport, IA-A Davenport police officer was shot Thursday afternoon about 4:15 p.m. One man is in custody.

The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Division. There are no further details at this time.

Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane confirmed that an officer was shot and is in stable condition. The identity of the officer and the suspect have not been released.

Davenport and Scott County officer’s are going door-to-door in the area looking for evidence. One neighbor in the area said she heard "two pops," and other neighbors and business owners looked on as officers worked. Kimberly Smithe, owner of G & G Retailers Inc. says she never thought something like this would happen here. “But it can happen anywhere.”

Moline Police Department posted to its Facebook page: "The Moline Police Department asks that each of you keep the men and women of the Davenport Police Department in your thoughts and prayers."