Rockford Police Issue Warrant for Man Accused of Pinnon’s Murder
Rockford Police have revealed the identity of a man who is wanted for the murder of a woman at Pinnon's Meats.
According to the press release, detectives from the Rockford Police Department have completed their investigation into the shooting death of Peggy Anderson, the 63-year-old woman who was shot and killed during an apparent armed robbery this past Wednesday, January 11 at Pinnon's on North Court Street.
After reviewing the facts of the investigation, the State's Attorney from Winnebago County has charged 40-year-old William Jones with First Degree Murder and Armed Robbery.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jones and at the time this article was published, he was not in custody.
If you have any information regarding this incident or know the whereabouts of William Jones, please contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900, on Facebook (@RockfordIllinoisPoliceDepartment) or on Twitter (@RockfordPD)
You can also contact Rockford Crime Stoppers with an anonymous tip by calling 815-963-7867.
According to the press release the charges against William Jones are "merely accusations and all individuals are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law."
This story is continuing to develop and will be updated as more information is released.