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Sources are reporting a scene in Loves Park.
It happened around 2:30 pm today at the Clark gas station in the 6200 block of N Second st.
Reports of a man that was found behind the dumpster of the business.
We have been told conflicting reports. Some said he was dead, others said he was alive. So it is unclear on the mans status.
Sources are reporting a body has been found near Dekalb.
A body was found in a field near Ellwood Green subdivision just before 9 am this morning.
Unknown how long the body was there in the field for, or how the person died.
No other details at this time
Sources are reporting a body has been found on the east side.
Details are very minimal right now.
We have only been told a body has been found in a lot across from Lincoln middle school.
No other information at this time.
Jennifer Jason Cannon “I had seen him this morning and thought he was sleeping. He was sprawled out on blankets with his legs crossed, under the tree”
Update: RPD call log shows this as as a weapons violation.
UPDATE from the Winnebago County Coroner: The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Trequan Stamper-Ashfor
Sources are reporting a serious shooting scene in Rockford.
Reports of at least two shooting victims.
The victim was shot in the head and chest.
It happened near 311 Albert ave in Rockford.
No suspect information at this time.
Still developing.
UPDATE: Confirmed fatal. At least one of the victims has died. Reports are saying this is possibly a double fatal. We can only confirm the 1 fatal right now, but reports are saying this is possibly a double fatal. RPD has yet to release information.
From the RPD:
UPDATE: Officials said that Mr. Fort was beaten and assaulted in the 600 block of West Stephenson. Then was dumped in a vacant lot in the 500 block of East Iroquois. Police do not believe this is a random attack.
The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Thomas Fort. Police have taped off a house in the 600 block of West Stephenson, that is related to the scene. Still developing.
Death investigation near Freeport
It happened around 7:00 am this morning in the 500 block of East Iroquois Ave near Freeport.
Reports of an adult male was found dead near this location.
We’ve been told he was murdered, The police are saying it is a death investigation.
No other information at this time.
We got an email from William Pickering’s manager. He said: William goes by BillyDaKid079 and is a recording artist. He was formerly know as GMEBE Bandz and EBE Bandz. He is asking the public to help search for William. Please help find him! Not knowing if he’s alive or dead is a lot worse than knowing if he was dead.
UPDATE: RPD will only say they are investigating “Suspicious Activity”
Sources are reporting a scene on the west side near 500 Fisher ave in Rockford. We been told this is a possible murder investigation. But police have yet to release any information on this scene.
RS Source said: “There has been a scene on Fisher and Haskell on the west side all morning. lots of police, police yellow tape and one garage door up with a red vehicle in it. Don t know what’s going on but I live around the corner n I have kids I would like to know if I should be aware of anything. Cop told me “Were doing an investigation” my response was “Well DUH”. They are there n have been there since early this morning Fisher and Haskell”
Note: They been there since at least 10 am this morning, and still on scene as of 6:30 pm. Several sources are reporting it to be a murder scene. RPD has yet to release any information.
We been told the scene is related to the missing man ~ http://rockfordscanner.com/2019/05/31/rockford-scanner-missing-near-rockford-have-you-seen-him/
Rockford Scanner sends our condolences.
Chuck Sweeny was found dead in his home earlier today.
He was 70 years old.
Details and photos on the RRSTAR site at https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190520/chuck-sweeny-dies-at-70
Sources are reporting emergency personnel on Gilbert in Rockford this morning. Sources also reported the coroner on the scene. We been told it was a person that passed away and that this is a death investigation call.
No other details at this time.
Sources are reporting a possible dead body in Machesney park.
Reports are saying a victim is laying in the ditch on N Second st, North of 173.
The victim is laying in the ditch and is not moving. The sources are reporting it appears the victim is dead. No other information at this time.
Update: Source said it was a woman who fell down. Police have not confirmed the call or any information.
