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Green Beret Awaits Trial for Deadly Bowling Alley Shooting

1/12/2026

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In 2020, Sgt. First Class Duke Webb, a Green Beret with seven deployments, opened fire at Rockford bowling alley, killing three and injuring three.
Witnesses reported no provocation.
Webb has admitted to the shooting and is awaiting trial for murder, despite a record showing minimal combat exposure.
PTSD is often cited as a potential cause.
Those close to him attribute the act to Army service issues rather than combat experiences.

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Story summary

In 2020, Sgt. First Class Duke Webb, a Green Beret with seven deployments, opened fire at Rockford bowling alley, killing three and injuring three.
Witnesses reported no provocation.
Webb has admitted to the shooting and is awaiting trial for murder, despite a record showing minimal combat exposure.
PTSD is often cited as a potential cause.
Those close to him attribute the act to Army service issues rather than combat experiences.