Sheriff's office releases arrest warrant that led to Rock Island officer-involved shooting
Investigators say the warrant, issued Oct. 29 for failing to appear in a misdemeanor case, is why a Rock Island officer pulled over Jakarta Jackson, who was fatally shot by the officer.
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
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
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.
Rock Island man shot by police officer died from multiple gunshot wounds, coroner says
Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson confirmed a shooting took place involving police but details on what exactly transpired have not been released.
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.
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.
Some downtown Rock Island businesses closing due to ongoing construction
Crews broke ground last April on a multi-million dollar downtown revitalization project that has closed down blocks in the ...
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Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island County for escape
Tory Johnson, 32, is wanted in Rock Island County for escape. Johnson failed to show up for a 90 day jail sentence on charges of aggravated DUI and endangering life or health of a child. According to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 sentenced to prison Monday.