3 killed in a shooting in Illinois, USA

According to local media reports, citing police, three people were killed and the same injured in a shooting on Saturday night at Rockford, Illinois, USA.

NBC Chicago television said the authorities had arrested a person in connection with the incident.

"There was shooting near Don Carter Linz on E State Street," Rockford Police said on Twitter. "Avoid the area."

Illinois State Police revealed that they had arrested a suspect, and said on Twitter, "A suspect is in custody. The investigation is underway."

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