Man killed in shooting on Rockford’s northwest side
Staff Report
ROCKFORD – One man is dead after being shot Wednesday night on the city’s northwest side.
According to early reports, at around 9:30 p.m., police were called to the 1600 block of Overdene Avenue to investigate a shots-fired report. Officers located the 23-year-old victim at the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police are investigating the case as a homicide.
The Rock River Times will have more on this story as it develops.