Source: WSIL 3 News
“Police opened an investigation into the death of a man believed to be an intruder on Saturday afternoon. Officers with the Scott City Police Department say they received a call around 2:43 p.m. from a homeowner who reportedly said he shot a man who tried to kick in his back door. The situation was deemed a burglary in progress. … Police believe the homeowner heard his backdoor being forced open and was forced to defend himself from the suspect with a handgun. Because of this, the police department says the homeowner does not face charges at this time.” (08/25/24)