There is still a lot of information that is coming out from a chase that ended outside of Pana Saturday afternoon. A suspect wanted in a double homicide in Collinsville has been pronounced dead after he pulled out a gun and pointed it at an Illinois State Trooper. Major Jeff Connor, Chief Deputy Sheriff of the Madison County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Sunday evening with the update. Collinsville Police located two deceased females at a house in Collinsville, Illinois. 31-year-old Jamie Joyner and 34-year-old Jessica Joyner who was visiting from California were both found dead outside of Jamie's house.
According to authorities, there had been a separation and she had her sister there to help her move out of the house. It is unknown what led to the shooting. Cobb also killed the family dog as well. The suspect, 32-year-old Adam Cobb, fled the scene and headed north eventually getting stopped by Illinois State Police just outside of Pana. The suspect pulled a gun on the police, and ISP fired at the suspect. He passed away at 4:40 AM at an area hospital. The incident is still under investigation.
