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Sources are reporting an accident with injuries in Rockford.
It happened near N Rockton ave and Maple around 10 pm.
Non life threatening injuries were being reported.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Note: This call was not logged into the RPD call logs
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 just after 11:30 PM Rockford Police Officers responded to the area of 900 13th Street in reference to shots fired. Officers located a parked vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. A male self transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The injury was determined to be non-life threatening. No other injuries were reported.
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 a scene in Rockford.
It happened just before 10:30 pm in the Blackhawk Housing complex.
Several officers are on scene near Meadow ct. We have been told this is a possible shooting incident, but not yet confirmed.
Several officers are on scene, avoid the area for awhile.
UPDATE:NEW CHARGE: The suspect in custody for the deadly 6th St. shooting on Tuesday now faces a new charge. Today, the Winn. Co. State’s Attorney’s Office authorized a charge First Degree Murder. That’s in addition to the 2 counts of Attempted Murder, 1 count Agg. Battery w/ Firearm
6TH STREET SHOOTING LATEST: The 30-year-old male victim shot on Tuesday at 6th St. and E. State has died from his injuries. His name is not being released at this time. Additional charges for the suspect, Jamie Pearson, are pending review by the SA’s Office
6TH STREET SHOOTING ARREST: 28-year-old Jamie Pearson was taken into custody last night following Tuesday’s shooting on 6th St. that injured 2 people. The incident was not random. He now faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges
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.
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RS sources are reporting an auto accident with injuries, and extrication is needed.
A vehicle has crashed head on into a tree in the 2400 block of Bell ave.
Injuries were being reported. It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries.
Extrication was needed to cut the victim out of the vehicle.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Sources are reporting 2 scenes:
Several sources are reporting 2 scenes on the East side.
Unknown if these 2 scenes are related.
Police have not released any information or confirmed anything.
UPDATE: Contractors working on the building.
Sources are reporting an abandoned structure fire with someone possibly trapped on the roof.
It happened just before 7:30 pm tonight near Kishwaukee and 23rd ave.
Reports of the building on fire with unconfirmed reports are saying a person is trapped on the roof.
A person said they saw flames coming from the building and a person on the rooftop.
Used to be a factory, and is 5 stories tall.
Still developing.
Sources are reporting an accident with multiple injuries.
It happened around 4:20 near S Alpine and Public.
There is an auto accident near this intersection and multiple injuries were being reported. At least 2 ambulances were on scene. Unknown on the severity of the injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Rockford Police just released this information on a 15 year old female that was shot in Rockford on Saturday.
From the RPD:
Suspects on a robbery spree tonight?
Sources are reporting yet another armed robbery in Rockford.
This one happened in the 500 block of Cherry.
2 male suspects brutally beat the female victim and robbed her.
She needed medical attention.
2 suspects: 1 black male, white shirt and black pants and a backpack and 1 white male, grey shirt and black pants. Armed with a gun.
Last seen southbound.
