Rockford police are actively searching for Mauri Scott, a 21-year-old resident of Rockford, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday evening. The incident took place around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Miriam Avenue and Andrews Street in Rockford, Illinois. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a 19-year-old man who had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and died on Saturday morning. Rockford detectives have identified Scott as the suspect in the case, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. As of the time of this report, Scott remains at large and is not in police custody. He faces multiple serious charges, including first-degree murder, aggravated battery, armed robbery, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and possession of a firearm with no valid firearms owner identification card. Authorities have indicated that additional charges and arrests may follow as the investigation continues. The Rockford Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding Scott’s whereabouts or details about the crime to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling the Rockford Police Department directly at 815-966-2900, or by contacting the department via Facebook at @RockfordIllinoisPoliceDepartment or on X at @Rockford PD. For anonymous tips, the public is encouraged to text “RPDTIP” along with their information to 847411, use the Rockford PD App, or call Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867. Investigators emphasize that any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing the suspect to justice and resolving this tragic case.