Rockford, Illinois

From the Rockford Register Star of September 13, 2006

Man shot, killed during home invasion

Police say a man in his early 20s was shot once in the chest and killed Tuesday night after he allegedly broke into a home in the 1800 block of North Church Street.

The man was taken to a Rockford hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Witnesses reported hearing three shots before squad cars descended on the neighborhood around 10 p.m. The shooting took place at 9:51 p.m., police said.

Several people were taken into custody, apparent witnesses to the crime, officers at the scene said. Police had not yet decided whether charges will be filed in the case.

No other injuries were reported.