NAACP president says group is working with police after fatal officer-involved shooting
Bonnie Ballard, president of the Rock Island County NAACP, spoke on behalf of the county’s branch at the city of Rock Island council meeting Monday evening.
Rock Island Police Department identifies officer in fatal shooting incident
The Rock Island Police Department released the name of the officer involved in the January 5 shooting of Jakarta Jackson in a news release. The officer has been identified as Officer Brett Taylor, who has worked for the Rock Island Police Department since November 2021.
Rock Island County State's Attorney explains how police shootings are investigated
The Rock Island community continues to seek answers following the fatal police shooting of 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson on Sunday. The incident is under investigation by the Rock Island Integrity Task Force,
Protesters seek answers, demand to see police video of Rock Island police shooting
About 40 people gathered in front of the Rock Island Police Department on Saturday to protest the Jan. 5 shooting death of Jakarta Jackson by a police officer.
Rock Island Police Department releases name of officer involved in Jan. 5 shooting
The Rock Island Police released the identity of the officer who fatally shot Jakarta Jackson, 21, while trying to detain him on Sunday in Rock Island.
Rock Island police officer who fatally shot Jakarta Jackson identified by department
Court documents obtained by News 8 show that Jackson was wanted on a misdemeanor arrest warrant issued back in October.
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Man charged with arson for December fire in Rock Island
Authorities allege the man told investigators that he started a fire in the vacant building to keep warm because he was ...
Protesting in Rock Island over fatal shooting incident
Protestors were outside the Rock Island Police Department over the killing of Jakarta Jackson, 21, by a Rock Island police ...
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Project NOW to open a temporary emergency shelter in Rock Island
The temporary warming shelter will be located in Project NOW's former headquarters at 418 19th St, Rock Island.
Rock Island man shot by police officer died from multiple gunshot wounds, coroner says
Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson confirmed a shooting took place involving police but details on what exactly ...
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Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island County for escape
Tory Johnson, 32, is wanted in Rock Island County for escape. Johnson failed to show up for a 90 day jail sentence on charges ...