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Rock Island Police Department identifies officer in fatal shooting incident
The Rock Island Police Department released the name of the officer involved in the January 5 shooting of Jakarta Jackson in a news release. The officer has been identified as Officer Brett Taylor, who has worked for the Rock Island Police Department since November 2021.
Rock Island County State's Attorney explains how police shootings are investigated
The Rock Island community continues to seek answers following the fatal police shooting of 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson on Sunday. The incident is under investigation by the Rock Island Integrity Task Force,
Rock Island PD identifies officer involved in fatal officer involved shooting
The Rock Island Police Department has released the identity of the officer involved in the Jan. 5 officer involved shooting.
Sheriff's office releases arrest warrant that led to Rock Island officer-involved shooting
Investigators say the warrant, issued Oct. 29 for failing to appear in a misdemeanor case, is why a Rock Island officer pulled over Jakarta Jackson, who was fatally shot by the officer.
Rock Island police identify officer who fatally shot 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson
Court documents obtained by News 8 show that Jackson was wanted on a misdemeanor arrest warrant issued back in October.
Rock Island County Integrity Task Force gives new details on shooting involving officer
A news release from the Rock Island County Integrity Task Force has more details on a shooting involving a Rock Island Police officer. Just after 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, a Rock Island Police officer was on patrol in a marked squad car and full police uniform in the area of 12th Street and
Report: Man fatally shot by Rock Island police after dragging officer with car
The Rock Island County Integrity Task Force is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a person Sunday. The incident occurred at 12th Street and 24th Avenue in Rock Island. ROCK ISLAND — Authorities are investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting on Sunday afternoon in Rock Island.
Protesters question Rock Island fatal officer-involved shooting
Jakarta Jackson's family members question the police department's account of Sunday's officer-involved shooting.
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island County for escape
Tory Johnson, 32, is wanted in Rock Island County for escape. Johnson failed to show up for a 90 day jail sentence on charges of aggravated DUI and endangering life or health of a child. According to Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities, Johnson is 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
State Police confirm others were in vehicle in Rock Island officer-involved shooting
The man fatally shot by a Rock Island police officer Sunday tried to elude police in a vehicle and on foot, police said. State police confirm others were in vehicle
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