Octavius Smith Obituary, Death; – A 26-year-old man who was fatally shot early Sunday morning has been identified. Octavius Smith, a resident of Rockford, succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital, as reported by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office. According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. on October 13, in the vicinity of South Main and Race streets.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Smith’s death is still active. Individuals with any information are encouraged to reach out to the Rockford police or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers.
