Trifari Arthur Hughes, 29, was shot and killed on July 29, 2019, in a double homicide on the 2000 block of Hutchins Avenue in Rockford. Officers responded to reports of a shooting about 8:30 p.m.; Hughes was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, Phillip Butler, 30, was also shot and later died at the hospital.

Hughes was born June 15, 1990, in Rockford to Corey Maxwell and Andrea Hughes. He worked as a machine operator for Fisher Inc., enjoyed bowling at Don Carter Lanes, and was active with Miracle Revival Outreach. He is survived by his parents, two daughters, five brothers, two sisters and many other relatives and friends. No arrests have been announced and the Rockford Police Department continues to seek information from the public.

Does anyone in the Rockford area have information that could help identify who was responsible for this shooting?