Crime & Safety
Rockford, IL Shooting: 2 Men Wounded, 2 Face Felony Charges
Rockford, IL – Two men were wounded in a Sunday night shooting in Rockford, and two residents now face multiple criminal charges following an investigation into the violence, according to a police upd
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-13T17:38:35.703Z
Rockford, IL – Two men were wounded in a Sunday night shooting in Rockford, and two residents now face multiple criminal charges following an investigation into the violence, according to a police update released Tuesday, Oct. 13.
According to the Rockford Police Department , officers responded around 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 , to a ShotSpotter gunfire notification near the 1100 block of 7th Street, along with reports of a fight in the area.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 48 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound that authorities described as non life threatening.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
During the investigation, officers learned that another man, identified as Dewayne Stewart, 38, of Rockford , had also been shot. Stewart was taken to a hospital with injuries police described as non life threatening.
Following a review of the investigation, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office authorized multiple charges against Stewart and another Rockford resident, Kejuana Bonner, 40 .
Stewart faces allegations of aggravated battery in a public way, unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and mob action.
Bonner faces allegations of aggravated battery in a public way, aggravated battery and mob action.
Police confirmed Bonner was lodged in the county jail. The release did not specify Stewart's custody status.
Authorities have not publicly detailed what allegedly led to the confrontation or the circumstances surrounding both men being shot.
Investigators said additional arrests or charges remain possible as the case develops.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Rockford police at 815 966 2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815 963 7867 .
All charges are accusations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.