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Douglas Lopes sent us this video of a scene at State and 6th. It is unknown exactly what has happened at this time.
NOTE: RPD call log shows this as a traffic stop.
UPDATE: Sources at Midtown Wireless said “Scene on 6th and E. State St. was a police chase for speeding 30 mph over the limit the suspect parked onto the property and it lead to a resistant arrest inside a business.”
Update: The victim is reported to be around 10 years old. This is the 2nd shooting that happened that involved a child, within a few hours of each other. The other incident a 12 year old at http://rockfordscanner.com/2019/06/08/rockford-scanner-12-year-old-shot-in-rockford-2nd-victim-injured/
Both children were inside their homes when the suspects fired gunshots at the homes and the children were struck by the gunfire. Both children were shot at the 2 different scenes. The injuries are believed to be non life threatening injuries.
Sources are reporting another shooting victim in Rockford.
This one happened around 3 am near the 1900 block of Grenshaw in Rockford. Reports of at least one shooting victim. It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries. At least 9 shots were fired near the intersection of Grenshaw & Kenmore. That is close to West Middle School. The victim was transported to a local E.R. No suspect information at this time.
Sources are reporting another shooting in Rockford.
This happened around 2:20 am in the 900 block of 14th st.
Reports of approx. 15 gunshots were fired.
A 12 year old victim was shot in the left arm.
Sounds like the victim was inside the house, when they were shot.
A second victim was injured by flying debris.
No suspect information at this time, still developing.
Sources are reporting a bad motorcycle accident.
It happened approx. 6 pm tonight near Reed and Sewell on the East side.
There is a motorcycle accident near this location.
Serious injuries were being reported.
Police have the area blocked off while they investigate.
Sources are reporting a bad accident on the East Side.
It happened in the area of 9th and Reed.
A vehicle crashed into 2 vehicles before crashing into a residence.
Injuries were being reported, unknown on the severity of the injuries.
Witnesses said one person was in handcuffs, unknown why at this time.
No other information at this time.
Source said: ” he also hit a vehicle outside of our house on Brooke Rd, the incident started with him driving west bound on Brooke Rd, hitting a vehicle in front of our house, then he turned around, drove back in front of house heading east bound, he came to the corner of 9th & Brooke Rd, he took a left & hit another vehicle & the crashed into the house ”
Several sources are reporting a scene on the East side around 2:30 pm today.
We have been told this is another shooting scene. But again we can not confirm it due to the encryption. Several sources have reported it to be a shooting scene.
It happened around 2:30 pm today near 15th st and 16th ave.
No other information at this time
UPDATE: Admin Will went to work the scene, no police were on scene.
So it was unfounded or cleared up.
UPDATE: On Saturday, June 1, 2019, officers from the Rockford Police Department took a Missing Persons/Welfare Check report involving William Pickering, 23. Police made several attempts to locate the individual with no success; however, his vehicle was located near his residence in the 500 block of Fisher Avenue. On June 20, 2019, during the course of the investigation, detectives located several people of interest in the case. The investigation led detectives to 5200 Indianhead Avenue where a crime scene was located. During the course of the investigation, information was obtained that led officers to an undisclosed location in unincorporated Winnebago County where the remains of William Pickering were located.
The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and authorized the below listed charges against the suspects:
William Arzate, 22: Two counts of first degree murder, One count of concealment of a homicidal death
Manuel Ramirez, 22: One count of concealment of a homicidal death
We are currently looking for other individuals in connection with this case. One of the individuals is wanted on an unrelated warrant – Dakota Graff, 20. Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
The two suspects were lodged in the Winnebago County Jail. The charges against the men are merely accusations. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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/
Sources are reporting a shooting victim in Rockford.
It happened just before 9 pm tonight near Parmele on the East side.
Reports of several gunshots being fired and at least one shooting victim.
It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries.
No suspect information, due to the encryption.
Source is reporting:
“Today at around noon a woman was spotted on her phone driving east on Garrett lane in Rockford just before hopping the curb and taking out a set of mailboxes. She attempted to flee, was flagged by a neighbor because of scraping underneath her vehicle. Pieces are even left behind. She stopped in a driveway where neighbors asked if she was okay.”
