Tavian Petersen-Brown, 26, was fatally shot during a party in Rock Island, Illinois, shortly after midnight on October 22, 2022. Officers responding to a residence in the 1000 block of 14th Street found him with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and later died. The Rock Island Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division opened a homicide investigation, but as of the latest information no arrests have been made and no suspects identified.

Many people fled the scene before police arrived and those who stayed gave limited accounts. A reward fund totaling $15,000 has been offered to encourage tips — $2,500 from Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities plus $12,500 from private donors. Anonymous tips can be called to 309-762-9500 or submitted through the P3 Tips app.

Tavian was born April 4, 1996, in Clinton, Iowa, graduated from Davenport MidCity High School in 2015, and had recently earned his Commercial Driver’s License. He enjoyed fitness, underground rap, sneakers, and treasured time with his daughter Azarah Rose. If anyone who attended that gathering or who knew Tavian has information, please contact the tip line.