According to an update released Monday, the victim has been identified as 19 year old Janea Elizabeth Osier of Wayland, Iowa.
Police were originally called just before 11:20 p.m. Saturday to Chavy’s Bar and Grill on Agency Street in Burlington for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Osier suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound. She was taken to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington where she later died from her injuries.
Authorities say 22 year old Kaysean A. Rice of Mount Pleasant has been charged with second degree murder, reckless use of a firearm, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident.
Investigators say Rice was later located by Mount Pleasant Police on East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant and taken into custody. Police say he also had an active warrant for violation of a no contact order.
Rice is currently being held in the Des Moines County Jail without bond.
An autopsy for Osier has been scheduled with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner on March 10th.
Burlington Police say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Burlington Police Department at 319 671 7001 or Crime Stoppers at 319 753 6835.