Rockford man charged with murder after shooting near MaxMart

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A 51-year-old man is facing charges after a shooting on Kilburn Avenue left one man dead and another injured.

Murphy Doss, of Rockford, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Rockford man charged with murder after shooting near MaxMart(WIFR)

Just after 10 p.m. on September 27, Rockford police rushed to MaxMart at 922 Kilburn Ave. for reports of two gunshot victims.

Officers found a 30-year-old man and a 34-year-old man with apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to local hospitals where the 30-year-old man died from his injuries.

Police said witnesses told them a verbal fight took place among a group of people and Doss fired shots in the direction of the victims and left.

Illinois State Police said they found the vehicle at Belvidere Oasis and found a handgun and ammunition inside the vehicle. They identified Doss as the sole driver. He was taken to the county jail.