June 27th, 2008 by R.J.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL - Police are investing two separate cases where motorcyclists have been the target of a gunman in Winnebago County.

The first incident happened when a 21-year old from Machesney Park was riding near Alpine and Spring Creek. The victim was shot in the helmet and did not know he was injured until he got home. His family took him to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center where he is being treated for non life-threatening injuries.

A second victim contacted the Winnebago County Sheriff’s department reporting being shot at in the same area. His motorcycle was hit in the gas tank near the intersection of Alpine and Brookview around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rockford Police at 987-5824 or the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department at 319-6311.