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Man fighting for life after shooting early Saturday

By John Clark,

2024-08-31

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 26-year-old man is in critical condition at a local hospital after being shot in Rockford just after midnight Saturday morning.

According to the Rockford Police Department, the victim arrived wounded at a hospital before 12:31 a.m. and staff notified authorities.

Police launched an investigation into the shooting, but did not provide details of the circumstances surrounding the incident, or the location of where it happened.

Authorities did say the victim’s injuries are considered life-threatening.

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Obama's Favorite Chef

09-02

So, we can assume this is definitely a possible serial shooter endangering the entire community at large unless told otherwise.

BlazerB

09-02

I mean what is the constructive point of even posting that zero content article?

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