Illinois’s Carterville (WSIL) ADVANCEMENT 2:30 PM: The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has provided new details regarding a homicide-suicide that happened early on Friday.
The Carterville, Tennessee, resident at 310 West Plaza Drive reported seeing a gunman at around 8:56 in the morning.
When officers arrived three minutes later, they discovered Harrisburg resident Michelle L. Aumiller, 32, suffering from several gunshot wounds.
After that, Carterville Fire and EMS workers transported her to a hospital in Carbondale where she was later pronounced dead.
According to the sheriff’s office, there were failed attempts to track down a suspect who fled the scene.
Lockdowns were imposed at numerous schools in the counties of Johnson and Williamson.
The suspect was identified by authorities as Harrisburg resident Robert W. Aumiller, 36. At the time of the occurrence, he was Michelle’s estranged husband.
According to authorities, Robert Aumiller’s car was discovered in a field close to the Cambria, Illinois intersection of Cardinal Lane and Cypress Drive. Robert was discovered dead inside the car after what seemed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received assistance with the incident from the police departments of Carterville, Herrin, Cambria, Crainville, John A. Logan, SIU, the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, Illinois State Police, and agents from the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service.
UPDATED 11:35 A.M.: Two persons are dead following a shooting that happened in Williamson County on Friday.
Just before 9 a.m., according to Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich, officers arrived to Integrated Health.
After being shot, a 32-year-old lady was brought to Carbondale’s Memorial Hospital. Police stated that lady passed away but provided no other details.
Diederich said that her 36-year-old alleged spouse was the shooter.
At the intersection of Cardinal and Cyprus roads in Williamson County, he was afterwards discovered dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from ISP with the investigation.
The FBI, U.S. Marshals, Carterville, Herrin, and other authorities were present.
UPDATE 10:46 a.m.: According to the City of Carterville Municipal Government, on Friday morning, police, fire, and EMS responded to a complaint of gunfire at Integrated Health, which is located at 310 West Plaza Drive in Carterville. One person was injured by a gunshot and taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.
They further claim that the attack was domestic in character and specifically targeted at one person, and that it was not a random act of violence. Since the suspect has been found, there is no longer any danger to the public.
NEWS 10:40 A.M. In Williamson County, authorities are looking for a dangerous and armed person.
Around 10:15 a.m. on Friday, several police departments were observed combing the area around Cardinal Road.
The campus lockdown has been lifted, according to a message from John A. Logan College. The predicament close to the university has been resolved.
After 10:20 a.m., the Carterville Community Unified School District #5 said that they had received word from law enforcement that the active shooter had been captured. Lockdowns are being lifted at schools.
ORIGINAL STORY: On Friday morning in Carterville, there were numerous police officers stationed close to Integrated Health on Plaza Drive.
Friday morning, campus police were informed of an active shooter incident close to the Carterville Campus, according to a message from John A. Logan. The campus was put on lockdown as a precaution.
Sheriff Jeff Diederich of Williamson County informs us that the suspect is operating a blue Kia with the Illinois license plate AV20202. It is not advisable to approach the suspect because he is armed and dangerous.
Numerous nearby companies are shut down.
Herrin PD, ISP, and other law enforcement organizations were among the ones present.
A street was at least partially blocked by police action.
We have teams on the scene and will update you as soon as new details are available.
