Davenport cops are investigating a shooting death. Police responded to the report of a shooting a little after 9 Friday night at a house in the central city.

A man identified as 36-year-old Mario Lira was found in the basement and pronounced dead at the scene. He was visiting and did not live in the house. Police say there were a number of people in the home at the time of the shooting, but some left before officers arrived.

 Investigators say the shooting may have resulted from an accidental discharge.

By Phil Roberts, Davenport