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Brighton Shooting

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:00:39 CDT
A Brighton man is dead following a shooting incident on Thursday in Brighton. According to Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6, Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl requested State Police to investigate a fatal officer-related shooting. On April 1, at approximately 7:04pm, the Macoupin County Sheriff's office along with the Brighton Police Department responded to a well-being check at a residence in the 100 block of North Street in Brighton. Reportedly, the caller, later identified as 47 year old James A. Iler of Brighton, made an alarming statement on the call to police that warranted a response to check on his well being. Three Macoupin County deputies and one Brighton Police officer responded to the scene. Officers on the scene spent 50 minutes talking to Iler. During the incident Iler allegedly charged at one of the Macoupin County deputies while armed with a knife. In fear for his life, the deputy fired two shots at Iler and he fell to the ground. CPR was administered by officers but Iler succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya responed to the scene around 9:00pm and pronounced Iler dead at the scene at 9:44pm.

The investigation is active and ongoing and no other information will be released at this time. Anyoe with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Illinois State Police Zone 6 Investigations at 618-571-4124 or Crimestoppers at 866-371-8477.