Lewis Brown III dies in fatal Rockford shooting
Fatal Rockford shooting death of Lewis Brown III
Law enforcement is actively seeking answers following a fatal shooting that took place on Rockford’s southwest side. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the death.
Around 2 a.m. on Monday, August 4, officers were dispatched to the Blackhawk Park parking lot at 101 15th Avenue. The initial call reported someone had been shot, allegedly during an argument. Upon their arrival, emergency responders discovered Lewis Brown III lying on the ground, visibly injured from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but despite medical intervention, he was pronounced deceased.
Further examination confirmed the cause of death. Postmortem analysis indicated that Brown’s fatal injury was directly attributable to a gunshot wound. While authorities have stated they are investigating, they have not yet released information regarding the status of any potential suspects or arrests.
