Deputies arrest South Beloit man in connection to fatal shooting

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 30-year-old South Beloit man in connection to the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old boy.

Deputies were called around 8 p.m. Friday to the 200 block of Townline Ave. in South Beloit for a reported shooting. Deputies found a 10-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased.

The suspect was later identified as 30-year-old Jose. M Sandovaltenorio of South Beloit. According to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office, he faces the following charges:

Child Endangerment

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Detectives from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department are conducting a follow-up investigation.