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Three Bodies Recovered From Building Collapse

on Monday morning, crowded space behind The Davenport apartments.
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on Monday morning, crowded space behind The Davenport apartments.

One week after the partial collapse of The Davenport apartments, the bodies of three residents have been been recovered.

Davenport Police Chief Jeff Bladel, at the Monday morning news conference.
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Davenport Police Chief Jeff Bladel, at the Monday morning news conference.

Police Chief Jeff Bladel says the three were forensically identified: 42 year old Brandon Colvin found Saturday, 51 year old Ryan Hitchcock found Sunday, and 60 year old Daniel Prien found early Monday morning.

"We were looking for three missing individuals. We don't have any other information at this time that there is any additional people missing, and or related to this incident."

53 people were living in the Davenport when a section of the six story building collapsed May 28th.

"So far our community has rallied around these families. Continue to honor those families, continue to respect the families in what we do and how we act accordingly, and keep them in your thoughts and prayers."

The chief says so far the city's investigation includes the fire marshall and police department, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and the county medical examiner.

candles outside the site of The Davenport apartments
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candles outside the site of The Davenport apartments