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Sources are reporting a shooting on Rockford’s Westside.
It happened just before 3 AM this morning in the area of Ashland and Bluefield. Reports of several gunshots were fired in the area and at least one person was struck by the gunfire. A vehicle was also struck by the gunfire.
A victim is reported to have self transported to a local hospital. It is not yet known on the suspect information or the victim’s condition at this time.
No other information is available.
Sources are reporting a man down in the roadway and is bleeding from the chest area. It happened around 1:10 am this morning near Andrews and Hinkley, on Rockford’s West side.
Reports of a man laying in the roadway and is bleeding from the chest area. Rockford Police have confirmed the victim was robbed and stabbed in the chest. Unknown how many times the victim was stabbed.
Suspects fled the scene. No suspect information at this time.
The victim was transported to a local hospital.
It is not yet known on the victims condition.
No other information at this time.
Scene video below, viewer discretion is advised.
Sources are reporting a scene on the East side.
There was a police chase. The suspect got out of the vehicle near Sandy Hollow and Potter. That is just East of 11th st. Numerous police officers are in the area setting up a perimeter and searching for the suspect.
Sources are reporting a scene on the west side.
It happened around 9 pm in the 2800 block of Halsted.
Sources are saying there is a domestic between a man and a female.
Unknown if related, but near the same address a female has fallen down some stairs and is conscious.
Sources are reporting an automobile accident in the area of Newberg and Arnold around 5 PM
Reports are saying there is an automobile accident near this location.
Sources are reporting at least one person has been injured. The severity of the injuries are unknown.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
You may want to avoid this area for a while, or expect traffic delays.
Sources are reporting numerous police officers working a scene earlier today in the Hampton Ridge area in Rockford. That is located near Sandy Hollow.
It is unclear exactly what happened. we have been told a suspect was shooting, others have said it was a home invasion. Like I said, it is unclear exactly what happened at this time because Rockford police are encrypted and have yet to release any information on this.
Sources said one person was taken into custody. It is unknown exactly what the person is charged with at this time, or any information on the suspect.
No other information is available
Sources are reporting a bad accident on the south end of town. It happened in the 7900 block of S Main.
Multiple injuries are being reported.
Avoid the area for awhile.
Sources are reporting a scene on Rockford’s Westside.
It happened around 11 AM this morning and the 700 block of West State Street. Several emergency personnel were on scene.
Sources have told us it was a shooting scene. Rockford police have yet to release any information on this. The Rockford police call log shows it to be an in progress person call.
In the past the police have labeled shootings as an in progress person.
No other information at this time
Sources are reporting a water rescue in Rockford.
Details are minimal at the time of writing this.
It happened around 3:40 am near the Whitman st bridge.
Reports of a person in the water, and was going under the water.
Several units are en route. Still developing.
UPDATE: A LPPD officer has sight of the victim. He is an elderly male. He is reported to be out of the river now. Unknown on his condition.
