Davenport Police Department responded to a report of a man who was waving guns and threatening to harm himself. The man began to drink and became more irrational and agitated. The man aggressively advanced toward officers with one weapon in his hand and another in his waistband. Police fired multiple rounds killing the man.
Victim's Name: James A. Cave
Agency Responsible: Davenport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: White
Date of Death: September 23, 2014
County: Scott
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: unknown weapon
Geography: Urban