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State Police investigating officer involved shooting in Iroquois County

Greg Ramirez
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Greg Ramirez
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A recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in community journalism, writing for local newsletters and contributing to regional magazines. His work often focuses on cultural events and community outreach efforts.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM · 1 min read
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State Police investigating officer involved shooting in Iroquois County — Decatur Community news

ONARGA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A call for help in Iroquois County took a dangerous turn when the Sheriff's Police said a man charged deputies with a knife, leading one of them to open fire. Illinois State Police is now investigating. The Iroquois County Sheriff's Police said in a news release that Wednesday evening, deputies responded [...]

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