Police: Suspect robbed victim outside Pinnon Meats before fatal shooting
The Rockford Police Department released new information about a fatal shooting outside a prominent Rockford business Wednesday.
Police said the suspect, wearing a black mask, gray sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes, robbed the 63-year-old victim of her belongings as she walked down the stairs at the building of Pinnon Meats, 2324 N. Court St.
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The victim was shot in the chest during the altercation, police said.
The suspect then drove off in the victim's vehicle which was later found unoccupied in the 2000 block of Douglas Street.
The coroner's office identified the victim as Peggy Anderson, 63, of Rockford.
Anderson was an employee at Pinnon's, according to the business.
"We are saddened to share with you that due to the horrific events that took place on our property yesterday, we lost one of our family members, co-workers and a loves and trusted friend," the business said in a Facebook post.
Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
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