ROCKFORD, Ill. – A murder investigation is underway in Rockford after a teenager was found shot to death Monday night.

Around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert near a residence in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street.

When officers arrived, they received no response from inside. About 30 minutes later, officers responded to the same residence again for the report of a gunshot victim.

When police arrived, they found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said there was no cooperation from residents, friends and family members.

“Today, we once again mourn the tragic loss of a young life in our community. Our hearts go out to the loved ones and we share their pain during this unimaginable time,” said Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd. “Our detectives are already working tirelessly, however we face a significant challenge: a lack of cooperation from those who may hold key information. We understand that fear, mistrust or other barriers can make it difficult for individuals to come forward, but we cannot allow these barriers to protect perpetrators.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900.

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