Samuel Lindell Wires Jr., a 35-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Davenport, Iowa. The incident occurred at the Deja Vu strip club, located at 5220 Grand Avenue. Davenport Police had been called to the location to respond to a reported disturbance. While on the scene, officers heard the sound of gunshots.
Upon investigating the source of the gunfire, officers discovered Samuel Wires Jr.
suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene and transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Wires succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Davenport Police Department announced that an active investigation into the homicide was underway. They appealed to the public for any information regarding the incident and encouraged witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation. However, in the time since the initial reports, no subsequent announcements have been made available in online sources regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the shooting death of Samuel Lindell Wires Jr. The case remains unresolved based on the available information.
