A 34-year-old woman who was shot and killed in Rockford early Tuesday morning has been identified as Katlyn Acord, a beloved mother of two, sister, and friend.
Katlyn Acord Rockford, IL Death: Woman, 34, Killed in Fatal Shooting Identified as Beloved Mother
Rockford Police said officers responded to the 900 block of Kishwaukee Street around 6:10 a.m. and discovered Acord inside a vehicle with a fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any description of a possible suspect. The investigation remains active.
Police are also looking into a separate death reported in the area of 24th Street on Tuesday. A man was found dead there, but law enforcement has not confirmed whether the two incidents are connected.
Community Asked to Assist with Information
Investigators are urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward. Tips can be reported directly to the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or anonymously through Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
Remembering Katlyn Acord
Family and friends are mourning the sudden loss of Acord, describing her as a loving mother devoted to her children and a supportive presence in the lives of those around her.
“Katlyn was a kind soul who always put her family first,” one family friend said. “Her absence leaves a hole in the community and in the hearts of everyone who knew her.”
