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40-year-old man shot during apparent robbery on 15th Avenue

By John Clark,

13 hours ago

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 40-year-old shooting victim told police he was approached by three masked men who robbed and shot him early Friday morning.

According to Rockford Police, the victim arrived at a local hospital around 12:58 a.m. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He told officers he was somewhere near the 500 block of 15th Avenue when the three men approached and demanded his belongings at gunpoint.

After he gave them his belongings, they shot him, the victim said.

Authorities said the man was expected to survive his injuries.

No arrests have been announced.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Rockford Police at 815-966-2900 or by leaving an anonymous tip with Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867 or via the Tip 411 app.

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