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.