Rockford Police Arrest Four After Shots Fired Incident

Four teenagers have been charged after a shots fired incident on the North End of the city on Wednesday evening (3/26).

Gunfire Strikes Residences on Price Street

According to a press release from the Rockford Police Department, officers arrived on the scene of a shooting incident in the 1700 block of Price Street just after 6 pm on Wednesday.

Once RPD was on-scene, they discovered two residences on Price Street had been struck by bullets. Witnesses in the area told Rockford Police that they saw individuals leaving the area in a vehicle right after the shooting.

Suspect Vehicle Crashes, Occupants Detained

Hours after the reported shooting on Price Street, Rockford PD's Specialized Community Oriented Police Enforcement (SCOPE) officers found a possible suspect vehicle that was located in the 300 block of S. Winnebago Street.

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According to the press release, the vehicle had crashed into a fence, and all occupants attempted to flee the scene on foot but were quickly detained by Rockford PD officers.

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During the investigation of the crash scene, a rifle was recovered, according to the RPD.

Charges Filed Against Four Teenage Suspects

After reviewing the details of the case, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office approved the following charges against the teenagers:

Jose Rosado, 18, Rockford:

Possession of a Firearm Without a FOID Card
2 Counts of Aggravated Fleeing
Aggravated Unlawful Posession of a Weapon
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Various Traffic Offenses

Two Juvenile Males, both 17, from Rockford:

Possession of a Firearm Without a FOID Card
Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Resisting Arrest

Juvenile Male, 15, Rockford:

Possession of a Firearm Without a FOID Card
Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Resisting Arrest

Investigation Continues

Rockford Police noted that additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues, and all of the individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information about this case can contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900. Anonymous tips can be called into Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.

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