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Illinois State Police Investigating Deadly Shooting in Christian County

Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting fatality in rural Christian County.  46-year-old James C. Lindsey of Taylorville was shot and killed on Monday morning.  According to authorities, at 5:19 AM, a female resident was leaving her home to go to work and her juvenile daughter with her.  The woman noticed the male homeowner’s truck was running.  The truck was a 1993 International commercial work truck and the female thought someone was attempting to steal it.  The male resident came outside carrying a firearm.

 

The female resident and her juvenile daughter attempted to leave the residence and as they did, Lindsey rammed the driver’s side door of her vehicle with the truck pushing it through the driveway. The male resident discharged his firearm hitting and killing Lindsey inside the truck. The male and female both called 9-1-1 and waited for Christian County Deputies and EMS to arrive on the scene. Lindsey was pronounced deceased on the scene.

 

At this time no charges will be filed by the Christian County State’s Attorney.  ISP is also completing an investigation and once complete, the case will be provided to the Christian County State’s Attorney for review.  The investigation is still ongoing. 

 

ISP DCI Zone 4 and Division of Forensic Services Crime Scene Investigators along with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office all were involved with the investigation.

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