K-9 helps locate Harrisburg man accused of firing gun

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

HARRISBURG, Ill., (KBSI) — A Harrisburg man was arrested Tuesday after police said he fired a gun during an argument and then hid in a nearby home.

Officers responded around 3:01 p.m. Sept. 23 to reports of shots fired in the 700 block of South Granger Street. Witnesses told police a man had discharged a firearm during a dispute with another male, according to the Harrisburg Police Department.

The suspect, identified as Kelly R. Rouse, 20, left the scene and went into a residence on Park Street, police said. Officers confirmed Rouse was inside but said he refused to come out.

Police entered the home and deployed a K-9, which located Rouse hiding in the basement. He was taken into custody without further incident.

A handgun believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered at the scene.

The Saline County Sheriff’s Department, Harrisburg Fire Department and Abbott EMS assisted police.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.