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Rockford woman shot, killed, identified by Winnebago Co. coroner | News

Rockford woman shot, killed, identified by Winnebago Co. coroner |  News

ROCKFORD, Ill (WREX) – The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the tragic death of 19-year-old Elizabeth Beasley following an incident on Tuesday evening.

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Authorities were alerted to the crime scene in the 4900 block of Linden Road around 6:10 p.m., where Beasley was found the victim of a shooting.

She was pronounced dead by Winnebago County Coroner’s Office staff at 6:45 p.m.

An autopsy conducted today revealed that Beasley died from a gunshot wound.

The Rockford Police Department has taken over the investigation into this deadly incident.

Additional details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation by local law enforcement.