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Sources are reporting a scene on the East side.
It happened just before 7 pm on 16th st.
UPDATE: Sources said someone tried to burglarize a garage and the homeowner chased them .
RPD has confirmed a scene there, but has yet to release any information
No other information at this time.
Sources are reporting several scenes in the area
#1 In the area of Bennett and Summit in Rockford. Sources said there was a shooting victim near this location. RPD has only confirmed a medical assist. In the past, they have said shooting victims were medical assists. But they have yet to confirm the shooting, just saying a medical assist. There are several police, police k-9 and an ambulance on scene.
#2 On E State st near the Walmart, sources said there are numerous police working a scene near this location. It is not yet clear what is going on. RPD said it was a found juvenile.
#3 2900 block of 16th st. We were told there was a victim robbed and shot during the robbery. RPD only confirmed an in progress person call. In the past they have labeled both a shooting victim and a robbery as an in progress person. But they wouldn’t confirm it for this scene yet.
#4 Sources said they heard several gunshots near Trevor Circle. RPD has not confirmed any shooting victims yet. Only saying it is a weapons violations call.
#5 Sources are reporting a scene in the 2200 block of 10th st. Sources said a person was robbed near this location and was possibly stabbed. RPD has only confirmed an in progress person call near this location.
No other information on these incidents or suspect information at this time.
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In reference to this stabbing incident ~ http://rockfordscanner.com/2019/02/13/rockford-scanner-one-confirmed-stabbing-victim-in-rockford-possibly-up-to-4-stabbing-victims/
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Sources are reporting another water main break in Rockford.
As you know many pipes have been bursting over the last few weeks.
The most recent one is near 16th st and 16th ave in Rockford.
Water is covering the roadway near this location and it is advised you avoid the area for awhile until crews can fix the water main beak
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Sources sent us this video. It happened around 2 am in the area of Alpine and 16th. WCSO said it was a traffic stop. RPD said it was a backup assist. RFD said it was a medical call. So it is not yet clear exactly what happened.
Witnesses said: “They were going south on Alpine. The car TRIED to turn west on 16th ave and went wide and got stuck.
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Sources are reporting a shooting incident on the East side.
Sources are reporting numerous emergency personnel in the area of Hanson and Pershing around 7 pm. Neighbors are reporting they heard several gunshots just prior to the emergency personnel arriving on scene.
It is not clear yet, if there is a shooting victim. RPD confirmed an “In Progress Person” call at this location around this time. In the past, RPD has labeled shooting victim calls as this.
RPD also confirmed 2 other shooting incidents (weapons violations) in Rockford tonight.
No suspect in any of these incidents.
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Sources are saying a man is in custody after allegedly committing an armed robbery and carjacking in Rockford.
The alleged suspect Shon Mangruem allegedly robbed a man he knew with a knife and carjacked the victim on New Years Eve in the area of 10th st and 15th ave.
Police spotted the vehicle and there was a police chase. During the police chase, the suspect crashed into a pole near 6th st and 16th ave.
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Sources are reporting just after midnight, several gunshots were heard on the East side.
Sources are saying in the area of Woodruff and Broadway, at least 5 gunshots were heard.
Sources are saying they heard 6 gunshots near 16th st and 10th ave.
Sources said at least one person was transported to a local ER, but not yet confirmed.
It is not yet known if this is the same incident or two different shots fired incidents.
RPD has confirmed a weapons violation, but no other information.
No other information at this time.
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Video by Paul Schumacher
Rockford Fire Battling A House Fire On The East Side
Sources reporting a house fire near 8th Avenue and 16th Street on the South East corner of the intersection.
Several units from the Rockford Fire Department are on scene.
Unknown on injuries or the extent of the fire.
Still developing
Video by Paul Schumacher
Update: RPD confirms a “Weapons Violation”
RPD say they log their shots fired calls as “Weapons Violations”
Several sources reporting a hostage situation in Rockford.
Sources are also reporting shots were fired, unknown on injuries.
It is currently happening in the area of the 1600 block of S 4th in Rockford.
Officers have the house surrounded and have their rifles and a sniper on scene.
Still developing. Photos on our Facebook page.
