Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant Duke Webb Kills Three
Army Sgt. 1st Class Duke Webb, 37, was arrested for a shooting in Rockford, Illinois Dec. 26.
“We are shocked and saddened to learn about this tragic event and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and wounded,” said Col. John W. Sannes, commander of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
Webb is a Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), located at Camp Bull Simons, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. He joined the Army in 2008 and was on leave when the shooting occurred.
The Army will continue to provide full assistance to the Rockford Police Department as they continue investigating this incident.
Three men, 73, 69 and 65 were shot dead. Three others including a 14 year old boy shot in the face and a 16 year old female are in hospital.
Webb has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder. Motive has not been released.
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