Taylorville Police are reporting a shooting that has left one person dead and one in the hospital. Taylorville Police have reported to the Taylorville Square where they have responded to the shooting. The entire area of the square is off limits and blocked by Crime Tape. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler is reporting that the incident happened at the 100 block of South Main Street.
No names or identification has been given at this point. This is a breaking news story and Regional Radio News will update this story as we get updates.
UPDATE: Friday, May 28th 7:45 AM: The Taylorville Police Department responded to the shooting at 10 PM when they received a 9-1-1 call of a possible fight followed by a shots fired call. Upon arrival, two subjects were found to be shot. One died a short time later at a local hospital and the other transferred to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield for treatment. The suspect is in custody and charges are expected to be filed this morning. Again stay tuned to Regional Radio News, as there will be a special press conference taking place Friday morning at 11:30.
