Five Dead in Illinois Shooting; Suspect Caught After High Speed Chase
Five people are reported dead and one injured in a shooting last night in Manchester, Illinois. The shootings occurred at 4:30 a.m. local time. The Illinois State Police confirmed that the victims, at least one of whom is a child, were shot in a public housing complex.
The local police report that they have apprehended a suspect, after a two-hour high-speed chase and shootout.
Manchester, which has a population of about 350 people, is located 85 miles north of St. Louis.