Herrin police investigating suspicious death

HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Herrin police are investigating a suspicious death after the body of a male was found early Monday morning.

The body was found in the early morning hours of April 17 in the 100 block of South 12 Street.

Herrin Police are on scene and being assisted by the Williamson County Major Case Squad, Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office, and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators.

“The crime scene is contained to a single location and there does not appear to be any further threat to public safety,” said Herrin Chief of Police David Dorris.

This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with FOX23 News as more information becomes available.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Herrin Police Department at 618-942-4132 or the Williamson County Crime Stoppers at 800-414-TIPS (8477). All callers may remain anonymous.