Rockford gang member charged in two separate shooting incidents is in custody
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford police arrested Michael Buckley, 40, for two alleged shooting incidents.
On May 17, around 5:30 p.m., officers were called to the 220 block of Cameron Avenue for reports of gunfire. Investigators found three shell casings in the 3500 block of Elm Street.
Video surveillance and a witness helped officials determine that the suspect was driving a Chevrolet Malibu at the time of the shooting.
Police saw the suspect's car near Auburn and Rockton, but he fled the scene as they attempted to pull him over.
Officials were called to the same area for another reported shooting, where they found more shell casings on May 25th
Authorities found the suspect, Buckley, in the 300 block of Royal Avenue and took him into custody three days later.
During an interview, Buckley told officers he was involved in a high-speed chase with police and that he had an altercation with a rival gang member.
Buckley is charged with two counts of possession of a firearm without being eligible, two counts of felon possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm by a gang member, aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building, reckless discharge of a firearm causing people to be endangered, attempting to elude officers and driving on a revoked license.
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