Victim identified after shooting at Pinnon’s Foods in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A woman who died after a shooting outside Pinnon’s Foods on Wednesday has been identified by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office.

Peggy Anderson, 63, was shot just before 5 p.m. Wednesday after an alleged altercation with an unidentified man outside of Pinnon’s Foods on N. Court Street in Rockford.

Anderson was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment but did not survive. Now, police are searching for a man they suspect is connected with the shooting.

The suspect is described as a black man in his mid to late 40s, about 5'11 last seen wearing a... — The suspect is described as a black man in his mid to late 40s, about 5'11 last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black jeans.(WIFR)

The meat market announced Thursday it will temporarily close following the incident.

Anyone with information about the suspect pictured or the incident can contact the Rockford Police Department t at 815-966-2900.

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