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Rock Island Police arrest young man for Oct. 4th shooting

Last Friday, Oct. 4th, the Rock Island Police Department responded to shots fired near the 2200 block of 9th Street, Rock Island. A 19-year-old at the scene was found with non-life-threatening injuries to his leg and hand from apparent gunshot wounds.

20-year-old Joseph Schmacht
Rock Island Police Department
20-year-old Joseph Schmacht

This morning, Oct. 7th, officers located 20-year-old Joseph Schmacht and arrested him for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. He is being held at the Rock Island County Jail pending formal charges.

The incident remains under investigation.