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Charles Gholson

Case from Rockford, IL dated Oct 05, 2021

Victim Details

Charles Gholson

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2021-10-05

38

Charles

Gholson

07/08/2026

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Charles Gholson, a 38-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 5, 2021, in Rockford, Illinois. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. in the 400 block of S. Independence Avenue, where multiple individuals were shot. Gholson sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. The shooting also resulted in serious injuries to three other men, aged 30, 35, and 36, who were either treated at the scene or soug ...
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  • MyStateline.com: 2 dead, 4 injured in multiple shootings in Rockford Tuesday night
  • https://www.wifr.com: Police investigating shooting on S. Independence in Rockford
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