ROCKFORD, Ill. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal shooting early Tuesday morning in Rockford as 34-year-old Katlyn Acord, a mother of two who is being remembered as a loving parent, sister, and friend. The tragedy has left her family and community reeling as police continue to search for answers.
According to the Rockford Police Department, officers were called to the 900 block of Kishwaukee Street around 6:10 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found Acord inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect in connection with Acord’s death. Police are also looking into a separate fatal incident reported on 24th Street the same morning, where a man was found dead. Authorities have not confirmed whether the two cases are connected, but both remain under active investigation. Detectives are urging residents with any information to assist in bringing clarity to the unfolding cases.
Law enforcement officials stressed the importance of community assistance in solving the homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900. Anonymous tips can also be shared with Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867. Police say cooperation from witnesses could be vital in ensuring justice for the victim and her family.
For Acord’s loved ones, the sudden loss is a devastating blow. Relatives and friends describe her as a compassionate woman who devoted her life to caring for her two children. “Katlyn was a kind soul who always put her family first,” a family friend said. “Her absence leaves a hole in the community and in the hearts of everyone who knew her.” Community members have begun sharing tributes on social media, reflecting on her warmth, humor, and generosity.
The killing has added to ongoing concerns about violence in Rockford, where residents say the toll of shootings continues to weigh heavily on families. As detectives work to piece together what happened, the community mourns the loss of a young mother whose life was cut short far too soon. Authorities continue to investigate and hope to provide answers in the coming days.