Officials from the Rockton Police Department have actually asked the Winnebago/Boone County Integrity Task Force to perform a complete examination into a Thursday night event including an officer included shooting happening at the Walmart in the 4000block of East Rockton Road in Rockton, IL.
The event happened Thursday night at roughly 7:42 PM as the officer, who was on patrol, was associated with a shooting with a 25 year-old male. The male was struck and the injury is thought about non-life threatening.
Because the event included among its own officers, the Rockton Police Department instantly requestee the support of the Winnebago/Boone County Integrity Task Force, which will carry out a complete examination.
As the examination continues, the officer has actually been put on paid administrative leave pending the result of an internal examination that will figure out whether the officer was following all policies and treatments previously and after the event. The officer willingly went through a blood test in accordance with Illinois las and is completely complying with detectives.
The Rockton Police Department has actually turned over all readily available electronic camera video footage and physical proof from the event to the detectives and has actually vowed its continuous support as the examination continues.
“Investigators with the Integrity Task Force have our complete assistance and support as they continue their work to figure out all the truths surrounding this event,” stated Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger.”
The examination is open and continuous. Upon conclusion of the examination, all proof and truths will be sent for evaluation to theWinnebago County States Attorney’s Office No extra info will be offered at this time.
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