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Rockford police arrest suspect after shooting in Midtown District

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Sounds of gunfire erupted in Rockford’s Midtown District early Saturday morning.

Rockford Police said around 1:05 a.m., the SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) gunshot detection system alerted officers of a shooting in the 700 block of 7th Avenue.

Investigators said a vehicle was seen leaving the area as officers arrived, and authorities were able to collect multiple shell casings from the scene.

No injuries were reported.

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The suspect vehicle was stopped by police, and the passenger, identified as William Pouncy, 24, was in possession of a modified handgun with an automatic “switch” device.

Pouncy was arrested and charged with unlawful use of weapons, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, and no valid Firearm Owner’s Identification.

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