Three arrested following drive-by shooting Monday; Investigation still on-going


Three individuals have been arrested following an investigation by the Muscatine Police Officers of a drive-by shooting in Muscatine Monday night.

On 01/18/23 at approximately 1:02 a.m. the Muscatine Police Department responded at approximately 1:02 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 18) to a report of gunshots fired in the 1300 block of Oak Street. There were no injuries reported but a residence was struck multiple times by gun fire.

The suspect vehicle was stopped as it was leaving the scene.

Three individuals were placed under arrest and charged with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon (C Felony) due to their involvement in the incident. Those charged include Christian James, 18 (DOB 11/26/2004), 102 Spencer Avenue, Fruitland, Iowa, a 17-year-old female from Muscatine, Iowa, and a 16-year-old male from Davenport, Iowa.

This is believed to be a targeted incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Please contact Detective Jeff DeVrieze of the Muscatine Police Investigative Unit at 563-263-9922 (extension 611) if you have any information relevant to the case.  Callers may remain anonymous.

All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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