Evan Martin, a 31-year-old male from East Moline, Illinois, tragically passed away on March 2, 2019. Evan was born on May 11, 1987, in Silvis, Illinois, and was known for his passion for drumming, playing with local bands throughout the Quad City area. He worked for Customer Contact Solutions in Davenport, Iowa, and was remembered for his gentle spirit and the love he shared with his family and friends.
On the day of his death, Evan Martin was involved in a shooting incident at Shooting
Sports in Moline. According to the Rock Island County Coroner, Brian Gustafson, Evan died from a single gunshot wound. The Moline Police Department initially investigated the incident as an accident, but it had not been definitively determined as such at the time. The preliminary investigation suggested that Evan discharged the weapon while in a shooting lane, and the bullet struck him. The police did not specify whether the discharge was accidental.
There were no indications of any other individuals being involved in the incident, and the investigation did not lead to any arrests or identification of suspects. The case was treated as an isolated event, and no further details on litigations, murder, or law cases related to Evan Martin's death were reported. The community mourned the loss of a beloved member, and his funeral services were held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Moline, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in East Moline.
