08-09-15 Long Point

Livingston County Sheriff’s Police

On 8/9/15, at approximately 4:00pm the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police responded to a domestic situation in rural Long Point that resulted in the shooting death of one male subject.

One male suspect was taken into custody and the incident is being investigated by the Illinois State Police.

We believe this to be an isolated incident and no further suspects are being sought in this case.

Other agencies assisting with the incident were the Illinois State Police and the tactical response teams from the Pontiac Police department, Streator Police Department and the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Bloomington Police Department’s Hostage negotiation team.