In the late hours of a summer night in Davenport, Iowa, the life of Pierre H. Davis, a 25-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically cut short. On August 5, 2017, in the 100 block of West 3rd Street, Davis was shot and then brutally run over by a vehicle, a sequence of events that left a community in shock and a family in mourning. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Rock Island, Illinois, but had strong ties to the Davenport area.
The incident was quickly classified as a homicide, launching an investigation into the violent death of the young father.
Pierre, born on December 2, 1991, was known for his affectionate and humorous personality. He was a man who cherished his family, especially his three children, Raquis, Cherish, and Raquel. He worked with his brother at HD Enterprises in Rock Island and found joy in simple pleasures like playing PlayStation and listening to music. His death left a void in the lives of his loved ones, including his mother, siblings, and the love of his life, Shannon Crittendon. His family held private services for him on August 11, 2017, before he was laid to rest at Chippiannock Cemetery in Rock Island.
Despite the passage of time, the circumstances surrounding Pierre Davis's death remain shrouded in mystery. As of now, there has been no publicly released information regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with his murder. The case remains an open and unsolved homicide, a painful reality for a family still seeking justice. The memory of Pierre is kept alive by those who knew and loved him, a constant reminder of a life taken too soon and the lingering questions that surround his untimely and violent end.
