A home invasion in rural Shelby County early Friday morning resulted in the death of a 19-year-old suspect.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call at 5:25 a.m. reporting a break-in at a residence in Herrick, IL. The suspect, identified as Wade M. Barnes of Cowden, IL, was known to local authorities due to prior incidents, including an open criminal case.

During the invasion, Barnes reportedly threatened the occupants. One of the residents armed themselves and issued verbal warnings for Barnes to leave. When the warnings were ignored, the resident fired, striking Barnes.

Emergency services transported Barnes to Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, where he was pronounced dead at 7:16 a.m.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation, with assistance from the Illinois State Police, the county coroner, and the State's Attorney's office.