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Man shot by Rockford police during traffic stop in critical condition

By AP Reporter
Published  October 4, 2020 7:28pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
Associated Press

ROCKFORD, Ill. - A 21-year-old man shot by Rockford police during a traffic stop remains in critical condition.

The Rockford Register star says police Friday evening tried to stop the man who was allegedly wanted on warrants including for aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated domestic battery.

Police allege the man drove off, crashed into another vehicle, fled and approached another motorist while appearing to have a weapon.

That's when police fired shots. However, a weapon was not recovered from the scene. The Winnebago Boone County Integrity Task Force is investigating the shooting. 

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