Whiteside County State's Attorney Terry Costello determined the Illinois State Trooper who shot and killed a Morrison man was justified and acted in self-defense.
MORRISON - The Illinois State Police have announced that the suspect that was shot by police last Friday in Whiteside County has been declared brain dead. They
MORRISON – One person has been pronounced deceased after an officer-involved shooting last week. According to the Illinois State Police, SWAT officers were executing a search warrant in Morrison on October 21st when they heard a gunshot and encountered 48-year-old Aaron Linke, who was pointing a firearm at officers. Police opened fire, striking him. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced brain dead and taken off life support. A woman was found in the home with a gunshot wound and taken to an area hospital. ISP says that woman is considered a witness and has not been identified. The search warrant was for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution. In processing the scene, officers recovered several firearms. This investigation is open and ongoing.