Man accused of hitting 66-year-old victim with metal lid at Rockford Rescue Mission

Man accused of hitting 66-year-old victim with metal lid at Rockford Rescue Mission
Man accused of hitting 66-year-old victim with metal lid at Rockford Rescue Mission
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Larry Wilkins, 28, for hitting a man with a metal lid multiple times, according to a witness.

On April 28, authorities were called to the Rockford Rescue Mission on West State Street for reports of a violent attack. The incident started when Wilkins threatened the senior, according to court records.

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Larry Wilkins. Photo: Winnebago County Jail

A witness told officers that Wilkins proceeded to hit the victim multiple times with the lid of a garbage can.

Video, viewed by police, showed the suspect attacking the 66-year-old, court records show.

Wilkins is charged with aggravated battery of a victim over the age of 60.


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