One person is dead and another critically injured after a shooting on Thanksgiving. 45-year-old Leslie J. Reeves of Troy, Illinois was pronounced deceased on the scene and 48-year-old Christopher J. Smith of Farmersville was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
On November 25th, at 12:42 PM, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning a welfare check at 104 Nobbie Street in Farmersville, Illinois. Montgomery County 9-1-1 also received a call. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office along with the Farmersville-Waggoner Ambulance Service responded and arrived at the home and once there contacted the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services.
A man is in custody in connection with the death. 48-year-old Robert J. Tarr of Collinsville is being held in the Montgomery County Jail and Circuit Judge Jim Roberts held his bond hearing. He is being held on $3,000,000 bond with 10% to apply and is being charged with 1st-degree murder of Reeves and a charge of intent to kill for Smith, who was injured in the shooting. First appearance with counsel is set for December 23rd.
