Police identified two of the victims as teenagers, but did not clarify their condition or their ages Sunday morning.
Police have a suspect detained after a massive deadly shooting on a bowling alley on Saturday evening.
Police said they believed the 37-year-old man in custody was solely responsible for Saturday’s shootings.
Police have scheduled an information session for Sunday morning.
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Rockford police chief Dan O’Shea said Saturday he did not believe any officers fired their weapons, but the shooter was active when police arrived at the scene.
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Rockford police asked the public to avoid the area during the next investigation in a tweet about 7:15 p.m.
Active shooter investigation near Don Carter Lanes on E. State Street. Avoid the area.
– RockfordILPolice (@RockfordPD) December 27, 2020
O’Shea said Rockford police received calls to fire shots at the bowling alley at 6:55 p.m.
U.S. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, whose district includes Rockford, tweeted about “Praying for the victims and their families tonight after the attack hit our community.”
Praying for the victims and their families tonight after the crowded attack on our community. As we continue to learn more and hold the manager accountable, I want to thank @RockfordPD for his swift action in arresting the suspect. # IL-16
– Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) December 27, 2020
Rockford is about 80 miles northwest of Chicago.
ABC News and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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