WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - The Williamson County Sheriff’s office is reporting that the suspect in a double home invasion is dead after an officer-involved shooting.
According to Williamson County investigators, the incident started just before 10 a.m. this morning, when a woman called 911 to report that a man had forced his way into a home on Drake Road.
The woman says the suspect ran into the woods after she confronted him.
Williamson County deputies say they canvassed the area with the help of a K9 officer.
Investigators say the search led them to Pleasant Valley Road, where the suspect had allegedly, illegally entered a second home.
Deputies say the suspect then pulled out a gun and when he allegedly pointed it at officers, one deputy shot the suspect.
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