Off-duty security guard shot at downtown Rockford party
ROCKFORD An off-duty security guard was shot in the leg early Sunday at a downtown East State Street business.
About 12:45 a.m., Rockford police officers responded to Rhythm & Flow at 610 E. State St. on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers saw multiple people fleeing the business.
Several spent shell casings were found in front of the business and the front exterior side of the business was struck several times by gunfire.
The venue, which had been rented out for a birthday party, was cleared by police and no victims were located.