CENTRALIA, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested 18-year-old Shavonte D. Samuels of Centralia, IL on an arrest warrant for two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony) and two counts of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony).
On April 17, 2023, ISP DCI was requested by the Centralia Police Department to investigate a shooting that took place at Laura Leake Park in Centralia, IL. Two victims were transported to an area hospital with injuries.
After a thorough investigation, DCI agents were able to identify Samuels as the suspect. The Marion County State’s Attorney’s Office filed the above charges against Samuels and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On May 17, 2023 Samuels was arrested in Anderson, IN. Samuels is being held at the Madison County Jail in Indiana. No further information will be disseminated.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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