Rockford Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted in Indiana

An early morning shooting in Rockford led law enforcement to a suspect who reportedly was connected to an attempted murder case in Indiana.

Early Morning Shooting on Rome Avenue

According to the Rockford Police press release, officers responded to a residence around 5:30 am on January 8 in the 600 block of Rome Avenue after getting a report of a gunshot victim.

When RPD arrived on the scene they located a 38-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and transported him to a Rockford hospital.

Investigation Identifies Suspect

Following the shooting incident on Rome Avenue, RPD Detectives launched an investigation and identified 27-year-old Damajae McKenzie as the suspect, who is known to the victim.

McKenzie was also wanted in Lake County, Indiana for Attempted Murder, so Detectives worked with law enforcement agencies to track his movements.

On Wednesday (2/12), McKenzie was finally taken into custody by U.S. Marshalls in Calumet City, Illinois.

Charges Filed as Investigation Continues

After reviewing the details of this case, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office filed the following charges against Damajae McKenzie:

Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Domestic Battery

According to the press release, additional charges and arrests may be following as Rockford Police Detectives continue to investigate.

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Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900, or to remain anonymous submit your tips by texting RPDTIP to 817411.