Marion, Illinois – Tragedy struck on Thursday afternoon when 47-year-old Terry Barnett Jr., a resident of Marion, was fatally shot in a suburban neighborhood near Canal Port Park. The incident occurred around 12:05 p.m., as reported by the Morris Police Department.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene near West Illinois Avenue and Fulton Avenue, where they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A firearm was also recovered at the scene. Unfortunately, Terry Barnett Jr. was pronounced dead at the site, while the other victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment.
The Grundy County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of the deceased as Terry A. Barnett Jr. A postmortem examination is scheduled for later on Friday to determine the exact cause of death.
Authorities have indicated that the shooting may have been the result of a domestic conflict. However, further details have not been disclosed as the investigation continues.
This tragic event has left the Marion community in mourning as they await more information regarding the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of Terry Barnett Jr.