Body of Wisconsin man found in Illinois, death deemed suspicious

ALTOONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A ‘advanced’ investigation is underway after the useless physique of a Wisconsin man was present in Illinois on Tuesday morning.

Based on the Altoona Police Division, on April 12, the physique of a person was found within the Rock River close to Fordham Dam within the Metropolis of Rockford.

Due to the place the physique was positioned, the Rockford Police Division started to research the incident leading to a optimistic identification in addition to an post-mortem report deeming the loss of life suspicious because of the accidents discovered on the physique.

The sufferer was recognized as an roughly 80-year-old Altoona resident.

Following these discoveries, the Altoona Police Division was contacted, together with the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Division of Prison Investigation.

Altoona Police Chief, Kelly Bakken, shared that since becoming a member of the investigation they’ve had quite a few residents step ahead and supply ‘important and essential info.’

Bakken shared that their investigation has led them to a residence positioned on St. Andrews Drive in Altoona. Bakken couldn’t verify if this residence belonged to the sufferer or one of many suspects, nonetheless, she did notice {that a} ‘important’ quantity of proof was collected from the scene.

At the moment police are nonetheless engaged on making an attempt to pinpoint the place the crime came about.

A number of individuals of curiosity are in custody and ready to be interviewed, mentioned Bakken. Police imagine this was an remoted incident and there’s no menace to the general public.

Anybody who noticed suspicious exercise within the space of St. Andrews Drive within the final week is requested to contact the Altoona Police Division at 715-839-6090.