Macomb Police confirm shooting Saturday morning

MACOMB (WGEM) - At approximately 10:46 a.m., Saturday, Macomb Police Department (MPD) reported responding to the 300 block of West Adams Street for a report of an individual suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Macomb Police reported locating the victim, Quinvontaz Jackson, 31, and immediately began administering life-saving measures.

Jackson was transported to the McDonough District Hospital and subsequently air-lifted to a regional trauma center for further medical treatment, according to MPD.

During the investigation, Macomb Police reported identifying Justin M. Butler, 29, as a person of interest. MPD reported Butler was located and detained shortly after the incident.

MPD stated the preliminary investigation indicated Jackson had arrived at Butler’s residence and began damaging Butler’s vehicle.

MPD reported investigators believe Butler observed the incident from inside his apartment and discharged a firearm, striking Jackson in the chest.

MPD reported Butler was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery as a result of the investigation.

Butler is currently being held in the McDonough County Jail, according to MPD.

MPD stated the incident still remains under investigation.

This is an updated version of the story. The original story is presented here.

MPD is investigating a shooting that happened on North Johnson Street.

In a statement to the campus community, Western Illinois University (WIU) confirmed the shooting happened Saturday morning.

Macomb Police on scene confirmed the shooting happened and that there is no immediate threat to the public.

On their social media page, the MPD said one person is receiving medical treatment while another person is detained.

The incident remains under investigation.