19-year-old shot, 20-year-old arrested for aggravated battery with a firearm in Rock Island.

A 19-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his leg and hand in Rock Island on October 4. Police arrested 20-year-old Joseph A. Schmacht on October 7, charging him with aggravated battery with a firearm. The injured man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to reach out to the Rock Island Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

October 07, 2024
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