19-Year-Old Dejuante Poe Killed in Rockford Shooting

A 19-year-old man, Dejuante Poe, was shot and killed during a party in Rockford, Illinois on February 6. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 9:30 p.m. and found two victims; Poe suffered life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. An autopsy confirmed he died from a gunshot wound, while a 20-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Rockford Police Department is investigating the case and has not yet provided information about a suspect or motive. They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.