Rockford Police Arrest Three, Recover Stolen Machine Gun Pistol in Shooting Investigation

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by Mason Hart

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Race Day Live (Rockford, IL) – A 33-year-old man and two teenagers were arrested after a reported shooting on Rockford’s south side Saturday night, authorities said. Police also recovered two firearms, including a stolen gun converted into a machine gun pistol.

Officers from the Rockford Police Department’s Specialized Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (SCOPE) team were dispatched to the 3000 block of Horton Street around 9:40 p.m. for the reported incident.

During their investigation, officers recovered two firearms. One of the weapons, stolen from Dubuque, Iowa, was equipped with a laser sight, an extended magazine, and a fully automatic switch device.

Charges Filed

Michael Hendricks, 33, was arrested and faces several charges, including:

Possession of a machine gun by a felon.
Possession of a stolen firearm.
Unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a gang member.
Possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender.

A 17-year-old suspect was charged with:

Rockford Police Arrest Three, Recover Stolen Machine Gun Pistol in Shooting Investigation — Image: **Michael Hendricks;** Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office

Unlawful possession of a machine gun.
Possession of a stolen firearm.
Two counts of no valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID).
A violation of no valid FOID from a prior case.

Another 17-year-old suspect was charged with:

No valid FOID.
Aggravated discharge of a firearm from a prior case.
Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon from a prior case.

Additionally, 24-year-old Carlos Hardt was taken into custody on outstanding warrants.

Community Safety at Risk

Police emphasized the dangers posed by the recovered firearms, especially the stolen machine gun pistol equipped for fully automatic fire. Law enforcement officials continue to address the risks associated with illegal firearms in the community.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the shooting incident. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Rockford Police.

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