UPDATE: Sources told us the suspect vehicle is a dark colored impala with tinted windows, damage to the driver side rear quarter panel, no hubcap on the passenger side, and no front plate. Last seen southbound on 6th st
Sources are reporting a shooting victim in Rockford.
It happened just before 3 pm today near State and 6th st.
Reports of several shots were fired and one person was shot in the head.
A victim was reported to have been seen laying in the roadway.
Possible multiple victims but not yet confirmed.
Police have the area blocked off.
RPD has not released any information.
The suspect(s) are still roaming the streets of Rockford, police have not released any information on the incident or suspects
UPDATE: RPD released the following info: SHOOTING UPDATE: Initial investigation shows shots fired between two vehicles traveling SB on 6th near E. State. Two people struck in one vehicle – one has life-threatening injuries, unknown on other victim’s condition at this time NOTE: A local news station is reporting this to be a fatal shooting, but not yet confirmed.
Paige B. “This is my grandpa and grandmas house. My cousin was shot. Shes in the hospital and has to have surgery this morning. She is expected to be okay. There are so far 47 shots that were fired.”
On Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 at about 12:21 am Rockford Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 1900 Hancock St. reference multiple calls of shots fired.
Approx. 25 gunshots were heard.
Officers located 2 occupied residences struck multiple times by gunfire.
A juvenile was located within one of the residences suffering from a single gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment where the injury was found to be non life-threatening.
No other injuries were reported.
Witnesses described a silver minivan fleeing the area south bound.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department @ (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Crimestoppers @ (815) 963-7867
Sources are reporting numerous gunshots were fired.
1st responders were in the 1800 block of Elm in Rockford, around 4:20 am. They reported hearing numerous gunshots, too many to count. Then saw several vehicles fleeing the area without their lights on and driving reckless.
There was a party just South of their location. Reports were saying the police were breaking up the party. It is not yet known if the gunshots were from this incident, or something different.
We have been told there was one victim that may have been shot and was self transporting to a local ER.
No suspect information at this time.
RPD has yet to confirm or release any information yet.
ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 PM MEMBERS OF THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TAC TEAM STOPPED A VEHICLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE AND HALSTEAD ROAD FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATION. DURING THE COURSE OF THE TRAFFIC STOP, THE DEPUTIES
ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE PASSENGER, CEDRIC J. MARKS, INTO CUSTODY AND HE RESISTED ARREST. HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AND ARRESTED.
A LOADED HANDGUN WAS RECOVERED.
-CEDRIC J. MARKS DOB: 11/18/1987 OF ROCKFORD
-AGGRAVATED BATTERY, 2 COUNTS
-UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF WEAPON BY A FELON
-AGGRAVATED UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON
-OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER-INJURY
THE CHARGES AGAINST MARKS ARE MERELY ACCUSATIONS AND HE IS CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW
Officer M. told me to call downtown to get the information on the scene. I told him every-time I do, you never release information and that it was a joke to even try. (The police promised transparency when they encrypted. They are not so transparent with the public since encrypting. They tell me they can’t release information, and to call downtown. We do, and they don’t release information. Happens all the time… )
So I did exactly as the officer told me to do, I called downtown to get information. They took my info. and said they would call me back and provide me the info. on the scene. Still have yet to hear back from them as of 12:50 am. So it once again appears, that they will not be releasing any info on this scene either, like numerous other scenes. They tell me they can’t release information, and to call downtown. We do, and they don’t release information. Happens all the time…
So I can only run the information that was provided to me. And that is a 10-78 was called out, for an officer screaming for help. There was possible shots fired according to some in the area, but when I worked the scene I did not see any evidence supporting this. An officer was reported to be injured. The officer self transported to a local ER. Unknown on what kind of injuries, or how bad the injuries are. We have been told non life threatening injuries. But again, police have not confirmed this or released any information on this scene.
IF police do release information, we will update this.
I worked the scene, after numerous of the officers had left the scene. There was only 2 officers left at the scene and the vehicle they had pulled over.
First and foremost:
The police are encrypted and have not released any information or confirmed anything yet.
Sources are reporting a lot of police and emergency personnel in the area of Rockton and Halsted a little after 11 pm tonight.
What we have been told was an officer was screaming for help and a 10-78 was dispatched out. We were told shots were fired and possible injuries.
Update: Officer is confirmed injured, was going to self transport to a local ER. Unknown what kind of injuries, or how bad.
A lot of emergency personnel from several area jurisdictions on scene, and still are arriving.
It is safe to assume, if you live in this area you may want to lock your doors and windows and report any suspicious activity in the area.
But again, as stated above police are encrypted, and have not confirmed anything or released any information on this scene.
Sources are reporting a juvenile was shot. The boy was shot in the wrist. the injuries are believed to be non life threatening. Police have not released the suspect information to the public yet.
Sources are reporting a possible shooting victim in Rockford.
It happened in the 1400 block of Sherman, around 9:20 pm tonight.
Two females sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a shooting at Auburn Manor early this morning. Anyone with information on the incident should call RPD at 815-966-2900
A little after 1 am this morning I was working a scene near Preston ~ (Click Here) When I heard several gunshots to my North.
A short time later I was told there was a shooting victim at the Auburn Manor on Auburn st. The victim was reported to be on the 1st floor of the building.
I was told there was 1 confirmed victim, possibly 2 victims. While at the scene I saw emergency personnel tending to a female victim. She was reportedly shot in the leg.
I did not see a 2nd victim. I only saw the 1 victim. So I can only confirm the 1 victim at this time.
It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries.
Police have yet to release any suspect information, or any info. on the shooting.
I did see police searching the area to the North of Auburn Manor. So it is safe to assume the suspect may have fled to that neighborhood. Because police were searching that neighborhood. But not yet confirmed.
