One seriously injured in DeKalb daytime shooting

DeKALB – One person suffered serious injuries in a shooting mid-afternoon Wednesday in DeKalb, Police Chief David Byrd said.

The victim, whose identity has not been made public, was flown to a Rockford hospital in serious condition, Byrd said.

About 6:15 p.m., Byrd said the victim was undergoing surgery.

Two suspects are in police custody , Byrd said about 3 p.m. No criminal charges have yet been announced.

DeKalb police responded to the 800 block of Russell Road for reports of gunfire in the area. A citywide emergency alert was sent at 1:45 p.m. asking the public to avoid the area while officers responded.

Authorities still were investigating the shooting about 3 p.m., Byrd said.

Police crime scene tape could be seen blocking entrance to a portion of the parking lot and around the building at Russell Road Apartments on Russell Road, about 6 p.m. Wednesday.

“We are still processing the scene,” Byrd said in an evening update. “But residents are free to move freely other than any protected areas.”

This story was updated at 6:18 p.m. May 28, 2025. Additional updates could occur.