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Sources are reporting a victim was beaten during a robbery in Rockford around 8:30 pm on the East side.
It happened in the area of 23rd ave and 15th on the East side. Reports of the suspects beating the victim during the robbery.
No other information at this time.
Sources are reporting a bad accident.
It happened near Latham and N Main.
There is an accident with injuries near this intersection. Extrication is being requested to cut at least one person out of the vehicle. Avoid the area. Traffic is reported to be backing up in the area.
Update from RPD:
On 08/15/2019 at about 1641 hours Officers responded to 3201 Auburn Street, Boost Mobil in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival officers were informed by employees that three black males entered the store and robbed them. One of the suspects was armed with a black handgun. Suspects took several cell phones and cash. Suspects fled in a dark colored Chevrolet Suburban. Nobody was injured in this incident.
THIS IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS INCIDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO CALL THE ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 815-966-2900 OR CRIME STOPPERS 815-963-7867
Sources are reporting a local business was just robbed.
It happened at the Boost Mobil on Auburn st.
The suspects fled in a black vehicle.
Suspects are described as a black female driver 20’s, 3 black males 20’s, 6’0, 145 lbs ski masks and bandana and dark clothing and armed with a gun.
Sources are reporting a stabbing in Rockford.
It happened around 3:15 pm today near the area of 2800 block of 17th st.
Sources are reporting a stabbing victim near this location. Possibly domestic related.
We have been told the injuries appear to be non-life threatening, but police have yet to release any information on the incident or confirm it.
Sources are reporting a scene on the East side. It happened this afternoon at the Orton Keyes housing off of Kishwaukee.
Reports of several officers on scene and it appears maybe one person was taken into custody. Sources have told us the man detained was a person of interest in a recent shooting. Police have yet to confirm this or release any information on it.
UPDATE: 
Officials have confirmed this is a double fatal accident.
Several sources are reporting a very serious accident, possibly fatal but not yet confirmed. It happened near Trask Bridge near Eddie road. There is a vehicle in the ditch and a Jeep was on fire.
We have been told there are injuries, possibly fatal. But again officials have yet to confirm this. The roads are blocked off, so you want to avoid the area.
A truck was headed eastbound on Trask Bridge Rd. veered into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Jeep.
