Chillicothe Officer Injured, Suspect Dead in Fatal Shooting Exchange

A man died after being shot by a Chillicothe police officer during a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle, with both the officer and the driver exchanging gunfire and sustaining injuries. The Illinois State Police will lead the investigation, and the findings will be reviewed by the Peoria County State’s Attorney to determine if the shooting was justified or warrants criminal charges. The incident occurred late Tuesday night, prompting a heavy police presence in the area, and details about the individuals involved and the circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation.