Macomb, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A man is in custody following a long standoff and police shooting in Macomb near Western Illinois University.
Authorities say Macomb officers were serving a search warrant Wednesday in the 300 block of North Normal Street when two officers were shot by the suspect inside a home. Both officers were treated and released from the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.
The suspect barricaded himself inside the home and after more than 20 hours of negotiations, Shaiking Mathis, surrendered to officers. He is charged with four counts of aggravated battery to a police officer and one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
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