Family Of Accused Green Beret 'Shocked And Saddened' By Shooting

ROCKFORD, IL — The family of a Green Beret accused of killing three and injuring three others said they were "shocked and saddened to learn of this tragedy" in a written statement released Wednesday.

Duke Webb, 37, has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder following a shooting Saturday night at a Rockford bowling alley. The active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces soldier was denied bond at a court hearing Monday.

"The Webb family is grieving for all those involved," the family's statement continued. "We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to those impacted and the community of Rockford."

Police said they were called to Don Carter Lanes Saturday evening for a report of an active shooter and found six people with gunshot wounds.

Thomas Furseth, 65, of Machesney Park, Jerome Woodfork, 69, of Rockford, and Dennis Steinhoff, 73, of Rockford, were all pronounced dead at the scene. A 14-year-old boy, 16-year-old girl and 62-year-old man were also injured. The girl was treated at an area hospital and released, while the boy and man remain in critical condition.

Police said Webb had no ties to any of the people he is accused of shooting, calling it a "completely random act." His attorney told a judge that he may have PTSD after serving four tours in Afghanistan.

Though police said Webb initially tried to conceal his identity and hide a pair of Glock handguns after the shooting, he was ultimately taken into custody without incident and admitted to the shooting, authorities said.