ROCK FALLS, Ill. — Update: Rock Falls Police announced on Friday, Sept. 29 that they have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection to this shooting. The male, whose name has not been released, is being charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. The suspect is being held in the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center while awaiting a detention hearing.
A 16-year-old male is in the hospital after a shooting Thursday night in Rock Falls, officials say.
According to Rock Falls Police, officers responded to a call about a shooting in the 200 block of East 10th Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the teenager with a gunshot wound to the chest and arm.
The victim was taken to CGH Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries. He was eventually flown to another hospital for further treatment. As of 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, the teenager remains hospitalized according to police.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police say there is nothing indicating a threat to public safety.
The Sterling Police Department, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois State Police Troop 1 and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services have assisted Rock Falls Police in this case.
Those with information on the shooting are asked to reach out to the Rock Falls Police Department at (815) 622-1140 or Whiteside County Crimestoppers at (815) 625-STOP.
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