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Rockford man accused of hitting a victim in the head with a shovel

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Michael Odonnell, 52, for allegedly hitting a man in the head with a shovel.

On March 25, around 12:30 p.m., officers were called to the 5000 block of Orchard Avenue for reports of a battery incident. One of the victims told authorities Odonnell threatened to have someone batter her.

The situation escalated when a man entered the room, and Odonnell grabbed a knife, according to court records. The man told officials he feared he was going to be stabbed, so he grabbed Odonnell and pushed him through a storm door.

The man stopped the fight, but Odonnell hit him in the head with a shovel, court documents showed.

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A witness told police she saw Odonnell grab the female victim and later saw him holding a shovel.

Odonnell is charged with aggravated battery while using a deadly weapon and domestic battery causing bodily harm.

If you are a survivor of domestic or sexual violence, visit our Stateline Strong page for resources.
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