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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.