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Bill Manning

Case from Rockford, IL dated Sep 23, 2017

Victim Details

Bill Manning

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2017-09-23

26

Bill

Manning

07/17/2026

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Billy Ray Manning, a 26-year-old male from Rockford, Illinois, tragically lost his life on September 23, 2017. He was found by police after responding to shots fired in the 900 block of Rockton Avenue around 2:30 a.m., as a party was breaking up. Manning was taken to a local hospital where he later died. The incident occurred at a large party, and the police investigation revealed that he had been fatally shot.

David R. Stephens, a 32-year-old male, was found guilty of the murder of Billy ...
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  • Rockford Register Star: Winnebago County coroner identifies Rockford man killed in shooting on Saturday
  • Rockton man charged in 2017 killing of Billy Manning in Rockford

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    I’ve been thinking about the party atmosphere that night and how chaotic large gatherings can get.... ...Read More
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