August 2024 Rockford Homicide Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests

A shooting in a Rockford shopping center parking lot on E. State Street last summer ended with one man dead. Nearly 7 months later, four individuals have been charged with his death.

Deadly Shooting in Rockford Parking Lot

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Rockford Police responded to a reported shooting around 11:15 pm in a parking lot located in the 6600 block of E. State Street.

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When Rockford PD arrived on the scene, officers discovered a deceased shooting victim who had multiple gunshot wounds. The man who died from his injuries was identified as 27-year-old Chase Higgins.

Rockford Police Identify Four Suspects

Those who witnessed the incident told RPD that a fight had taken place in the parking lot that eventually led to the shooting.

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After an investigation, the Rockford PD Gang Unit identified four individuals who are suspects in the shooting, and the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office approved the following charges:

• Enrique Dozal of Rockford (21) - 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery
• Aarionte Mahone of Rockford (27) - 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery
• Jason Bryant of Rockford (29) - 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery
• Juvenile Male from Rockford (15) - 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery

According to the press release, the 15-year-old Juvenile Male is the only suspect that was not in custody, and at the time this story was published, he was still at-large.

Investigation and Ongoing Search

Rockford PD is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. You can call RPD at 815-966-2900, or if you want to leave an anonymous tip, text RPDTIP to 847411.

Information about this or other incidents can be reported anonymously through Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, according to the press release.