3 Killed In Charter Bus Attack Identified

ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford police say multiple passengers were on a moving charter bus when a 22-year-old man opened fire with an assault rifle, killing three people early Saturday as the bus was traveling in the area of Auburn Street and North Johnson Avenue. Investigators are searching for the suspect, identified as Raheem King of Rockford, and believe he is still in possession of the assault rifle used in the triple slaying.

Police found the three victims dead inside a private charter limousine-style coach after responding to a report of multiple people shot at around 3:25 a.m. Saturday. The bus had been rented by private citizens on Friday, according to a press release issued by Rockford police.

The Winnebago County Coroner's office identified the dead as Matravius Blake, 21; Daijon Sistrunk, 22; and Sean Anderson, 27, according to WIFR.

The other passengers fled the bus on foot shortly after the shooting. The driver remained on the bus and drove to Springfield Avenue south of Auburn, where he called 911, then met with officers.

The Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office has issued a no-bond warrant for King on four counts of first-degree murder, police said.

Police, who declined to release additional information while the investigation is active, did not specify what type of gun was used in the triple slaying, except to call it an "assault rifle."

Rockford police issued a plea for anyone with information on King's whereabouts to come forward.

"Raheem King is believed to be in possession of the assault rifle and should be considered armed and dangerous," police said on Facebook.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department at 779-500-6551 or Crimestoppers at 815-963-7867.

Photo: Raheem King/Rockford Police Department