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Jerome Woodfork

Case from Rockford, IL dated Dec 26, 2020

Victim Details

Jerome Woodfork

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2020-12-26

69

Jerome

Woodfork

06/25/2026

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Jerome Woodfork, a 69-year-old African American man from Rockford, Illinois, tragically lost his life on December 26, 2020. Jerome was a beloved member of the Rockford community, known for his passion for bowling and his long tenure as a data processor with the Rockford Police Department. Born on July 12, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, Jerome moved to Rockford where he spent most of his life. He was a Vietnam War veteran and a cancer survivor, remembered fondly by his family and friends for his ki ...
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  • MyStateline.com: Family of 14-year-old shot in face at Don Carter Lanes praying for full recovery
  • Rockford Register Star: Attorneys: Green Beret in Rockford bowling alley shooting may suffer from PTSD
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    I find it incredibly difficult to wrap my head around how frightening it must have been at Don Carte... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about how deeply Jerome's passing has impacted those who... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the atmosphere at Don Carter Lanes that evening and what a close-knit... ...Read More
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