UPDATE: Person shot in Macon wielded machete, drove squad car, rammed police, aimed shotgun at officers

CASEY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 33-year-old man was struck and killed by a train in Casey early Tuesday morning.

At around 1:27 a.m. on June 24, the Illinois State Police were requested by the Casey Police Department to assist in probing the death of a 33-year-old man. The incident took place at E. Main Street and S.E. 8th St. in Casey. Units from the State Police Division on Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 and Troop 9 were dispatched to the location.

The State Police reported that the man was hit by a train and died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this moment, according to State Police.

WCIA reached out to the Clark County Coroner’s Office for more information but did not immediately receive a response back.

This is an ongoing story. WCIA will continue to provide updates as new information is received.

You May Also Like

Trump administration to Repurchase Offshore Wind Leases for Four Additional Energy Projects

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will buy back U.S. offshore wind…

Luigi Mangione to Mount Psychiatric Defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case: What It Could Mean for the Trial

NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione plans to pursue a psychiatric defense in…

Potential Tropical Cyclone One may strengthen into Arthur as Gulf Coast faces new warnings

ORLANDO, Fla. — A poorly organized area of low pressure tracking along…

Oviedo Voters to Decide on 4 Charter Amendments in November Election

Editor’s note: This report first appeared in the Oviedo Community News. Oviedo…

Georgia Republicans Launch Capitol Redistricting Session Without New Maps in Hand

ATLANTA — Georgia is poised to become the next Southern battleground over…

Why Some Ebola Patients in Africa Turn to Traditional Healers Instead of Hospitals

BUNDIBUGYO — When Ebola strikes, some patients head straight to the nearest…

Volusia County Stormwater Fund Could Run Dry by 2030, Raising Prospect of Higher Fees

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County officials say the clock is ticking…

Proposed Mills 50 Parking Garage Fuels Debate Over Parking Demand and Business Displacement

ORLANDO, Fla. — A proposed parking garage in Orlando’s Mills 50 district…

Trump Delays Jay Clayton Intel Director Nomination to Pressure Congress on Voting Bill

EVIAN-LES-BAINS — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is putting Jay…

Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Louisiana Rape Case

NEW ORLEANS — Rapper Mystikal, the Grammy-nominated artist who rose to prominence…