Giovanni Flores, Zachery Meincke Death – The Rock Island County Coroner, Brian Gustafson, has released the names of the two teenagers who were tragically killed in a double homicide in Moline. The victims have been identified as 17-year-old Giovanni Flores and 19-year-old Zachery Meincke, both residents of Moline.
Autopsies were conducted on Monday, revealing that Flores died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Meincke suffered gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
The discovery of the victims took place on Sunday, May 5, at approximately 4:30 a.m. Authorities were called to a residence in the 1800 block of 31st Street, off Avenue of the Cities, in response to an “unknown problem at the residence.” Upon entering the premises, officials found the victims deceased in the basement.
Earlier that morning, at around 2:30 a.m., the police had responded to the same residence following a noise complaint for a large house party. It is believed that this earlier call is connected to the homicide.
Moline police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at (309) 762-9500, utilize the P3 Tips app, or call the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (309) 797-0401. The police emphasize that individuals with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the incident are crucial for a swift resolution to this case.
Furthermore, the department is requesting individuals with photo or video evidence to submit it directly through their online community portal. The link to submit evidence for this case can be found here, or the QR code below can be used.
The investigation is currently ongoing and being conducted by the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigation Division, and the Rock Island County Coroner’s Office.
