Multiple officers shot in the line of duty after standoff with suspect
DIXON, Ill. (KBSI) – On Wednesday June 12, 2024 the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from the homeowner of 402 Wild Rice Ln Dixon, IL.
The caller stated her adult son was having suicidal and homicidal ideations. Deputies arrived on scene and learned the suspect could be armed. The Ogle County Emergency Response Team (ERT) was activated and arrived on the scene.
At this time, negotiators began attempting to call the suspect’s phone. After over an hour and in excess of 50 attempted phone calls, the decision was made to enter the residence.
Ogle County ERT proceeded to the residence and was immediately met with gunfire from inside the residence as they breached the front door. ERT members returned fire, incapacitating the suspect. During the exchange, one ERT member was struck in the armor, one suffered a gunshot wound to the upper arm, and one member was struck in the face. The suspect, Jonathon G. Gounaris, was located inside the front door of the residence with multiple firearms, a fixed-blade knife, pepper spray, and ballistic armor.
Two members of Ogle County ERT were transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon, treated for their injuries, and have since been released. The other member of the Ogle County ERT was flown to OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford and underwent surgery. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery.
The Illinois State Police were requested to investigate the Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) and are actively conducting the investigation. Any charges will be filed at the conclusion of the investigation and in consultation with the Ogle County State Attorney’s Office.
