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Five arrested, three charged with murder in fatal Rockford shooting

Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
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Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM · 1 min read
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Five arrested, three charged with murder in fatal Rockford shooting — Rockford Community news

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Maleek Cofield, according to the Rockford Police Department.

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