Sorensen Releases Statement on the Death of Jason Jenkins

ROCKFORD, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the death of Auburn High School student Jason Jenkins, an 18-year-old Walmart employee that was murdered while working at a store in Rockford.

"Jason Jenkins should be here today," said Sorensen. "On Sunday night while working his shift at a Walmart in Rockford, he was stabbed out of the blue. Bystanders jumped to his side, comforting him while trying to stop the bleeding. This is a powerful testament of the good in our community and how we take care of one another, no matter what. But as quick as first responders could get to his aid, they could not save Jason’s life. I am grieving with the Jenkins family and their neighbors, as well as team members at Walmart and classmates of Jason at Auburn High School. Thank you to the many police departments that responded and for those working the investigation today. While facts continue to be uncovered surrounding the suspect’s mental health, I hope it opens up dialogue and solutions surrounding mental health crisis and prevention."

Congressman Eric Sorensen serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities for nearly 20 years. His district includes Illinois’ Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal. 

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