ROCKFORD, IL – A 21-year-old man was shot and killed late Sunday night in Rockford, leading to murder charges against two suspects, police said.
According to the Rockford Police Department, officers were dispatched around 11:10 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of Charles Street and 11th Street for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside his vehicle at the Stop-N-Go parking lot at 2211 Charles Street. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
Rockford Police Gang Unit Detectives identified Ladavion Crawford, 18, and Madison Shackleford, 20, both of Rockford, as suspects. After reviewing the evidence, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized first-degree murder charges against both. They were later lodged in the Winnebago County Jail.
“I want to recognize the quick and diligent work of our team in response to last night’s murder on Charles Street,” Police Chief Carla Redd said in a statement. “They demonstrated professionalism and acted without delay in their response, which allowed us to move the investigation forward immediately.”
Authorities emphasized that the charges are merely accusations and that both individuals are considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the case to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Rockford PD app or by texting the word RPDTIP and a tip to 847411.
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