Illinois State Police identify suspect shot in Morrison during execution of search warrant

MORRISON, In poor health. – Illinois State Police have recognized the suspect who was shot through the execution of a warrant final week.

On Oct. 21, ISP SWAT assisted the Blackhawk Space Activity Drive with executing a search warrant within the 600 block of North Cherry Avenue in Morrison.

Upon entry, officers heard what they thought had been gunshots from inside the home. 

Whereas conducting a search, officers positioned the suspect, 48-year-old Aaron Linke. He was allegedly pointing a firearm at officers.

An ISP officer then fired at Linke.

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Officers continued to look the residence and positioned a feminine with a gunshot wound. She was present in a separate room from the place the officer-involved capturing occurred.

She was taken to an space hospital, and her identify won’t be launched as she is taken into account a witness.

Linke was transported to an space hospital, the place he remained on life assist till Tuesday. He was declared brain-dead on Oct. 22. 

The search warrant was for possession with intent to ship methamphetamine and possession of contraband in a penal establishment.

A number of firearms had been recovered through the search, police stated. 

The investigation is open and ongoing.