Four people were shot Saturday near the intersection of Island and Clifton avenues in Rockford, according to police. Authorities said the injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening and that a suspect was taken into custody. Officers asked residents and drivers to avoid the area while detectives processed the scene and collected evidence.
Police response
Rockford officers remained at the scene for hours as investigators interviewed witnesses and searched for evidence, according to ABC7 Chicago. The station reports the shooting took place near Island and Clifton avenues and that police said a suspect was in custody. No additional information about the victims or a possible motive had been released by authorities as of the initial report.
Injuries and investigation
"All injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening," police told ABC7 Chicago. Investigators have not released the ages or identities of the people struck, and prosecutors had not filed charges in the immediate aftermath.
How to get updates
Officials asked anyone with information or relevant video to contact the Rockford Police Department or local investigators, and said updates will be posted to the department's channels as the inquiry continues. For official notices and contact numbers, see the Rockford Police Department's page Rockford Police Department.
