Police investigating fatal shooting in Herrin

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HERRIN, IL-  (Courtney Cruse, WSIL TV.  Please click the link for the full story and video.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Illinois State Police confirm that they’re assisting Herrin Police Department with a shooting investigation.

The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. Friday afternoon in the 800 block of N. 14th Street.

One person has been shot, and has passed away. Police believe the suspected shooter is still on the scene, they are currently blocking off access to that area.

Herrin Police have identified the suspect in this afternoon’s shooting as Cory A. Finney, 23, of Herrin.

Finney was charged with aggravated battery and taken to the Williamson County Jail.

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