One in custody, two sought in May 22 Auburn Street BP murder

Martell Buckley

Online Staff Report

Shortly after 8 p.m., May 22, Rockford police patrol officers responded to the BP Amoco gas station at 3721 Auburn St. in reference to a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located Dwayne C. Buchanan Jr., 18, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Rockford Fire Department personnel transported Buchanan to a local hospital for treatment. Buchanan later died as a result of his injuries.

Rockford police conducted follow-up investigation into the incident. The facts of the investigation were reviewed by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the following charges have been made:

Martell Buckley, 25, of Rockford, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a gang member and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon;

Rico Jefferson, 22, of Rockford, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a gang member and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and

Russell Jefferson, 24, of Rockford, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a gang member and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Buckley, who was in the Winnebago County Jail on an unrelated weapons charge, was served his copy of the complaints.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Rico or Russell Jefferson is encouraged to contact the Rockford police shift commander at (815) 987-5824 or CrimeStoppers at (815) 963-7867.

Posted Aug. 30, 2012