Rock Island community speaks out in town hall following fatal police shooting
Rock Island officials are still investigating the deadly police-involved shooting of Jakarta Jackson, a 21-year-old man, on Ninth Street last Sunday. Jackson’s family and supporters gathered at the PBU Community Center in Rock Island on Wednesday,
Rock Island County Integrity Task Force gives new details on shooting involving officer
A news release from the Rock Island County Integrity Task Force has more details on a shooting involving a Rock Island Police officer. Just after 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, a Rock Island Police officer was on patrol in a marked squad car and full police uniform in the area of 12th Street and
State Police confirm others were in vehicle in Rock Island officer-involved shooting
The man fatally shot by a Rock Island police officer Sunday tried to elude police in a vehicle and on foot, police said. State police confirm others were in vehicle
More details released after Rock Island police officer fatally shoots 21-year-old
Rock Island Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that police said made multiple attempts to elude the officer. Pol
Report: Man fatally shot by Rock Island police after dragging officer with car
The Rock Island County Integrity Task Force is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a person Sunday. The incident occurred at 12th Street and 24th Avenue in Rock Island. ROCK ISLAND — Authorities are investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting on Sunday afternoon in Rock Island.
Authorities release name of man killed during encounter with Rock Island police
The Rock Island County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a man shot by Rock Island police on Sunday. The man was Jakarta Jackson, 21, Rock Island, Brian Gustafson, the county's coroner, said Monday afternoon. An autopsy was performed Monday in Rockford and the preliminary results indicate Jackson died of multiple gunshot wounds.
2 children, adult passenger inside vehicle when Rock Island police officer fatally shot man, task force says
Police officials said 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson drove over 100 feet with the officer's lower half of his body hanging out of the driver's door.
State police release new details in Rock Island officer-involved shooting
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois State Police released new details Tuesday about what police say happened the day a Rock Island officer fatally shot a man. According to a media release: At 3:20 p.m. an officer attempted several times to stop a vehicle.
Protesters question Rock Island fatal officer-involved shooting
Jakarta Jackson's family members question the police department's account of Sunday's officer-involved shooting.
Round Rock police investigating officer involved shooting Tuesday night
The Round Rock Police Department said police were actively investigating an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night at southbound I-35 near Westinghouse Road.
Rock Island officer discovered warrant before trying to detain driver in fatal shooting
Authorities state the officer involved was dragged 100 feet while attempting to arrest the driver of a vehicle. The officer shot the driver, identified as Jakarta Jackson, 21, Rock Island.
No weapons reported in Rock Island schools since installing weapon detectors
This summer, the Rock Island-Milan School District will remodel the junior high entrances to better accommodate the weapon ...
Thoms to give Rock Island State of the City Address
Mayor Mike Thoms will deliver his 2025 State of the City address on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and ...
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Second man involved in Rock Island Livestock Auction Barn fire sentenced to prison
A second man who pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed the Rock Island Livestock Auction Barn last year was ...
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City of Rock Island to offer residents free Christmas tree collection
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The City of Rock Island is offering free Christmas tree collection. The collection will begin Monday and go through Jan. 17.
Dixon Duchesses down Rock Island Lady Rocks 41-31
Dixon High School took on Rock Island High School at Rock Island in Monday night girls basketball action. The Duchesses beat ...