Williamson County man charged after firing gun during service attempt
KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill., (KBSI) — A Williamson County man was arrested after deputies said he fired a handgun to scare away a process server earlier this month.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 6:43 p.m. Sept. 4 to 911 call reporting gunshots in the 17000 block of Illinois Route 37. The caller, a process server, told authorities she had left the property after attempting to deliver legal papers when she heard shots fired.
Deputies arriving at the scene encountered a man armed with a handgun. After several commands, the man lowered the weapon and was taken into custody without further incident.
He was identified as Steven R. King, who deputies said admitted firing a round into the ground to scare the process server.
King was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, a Class 4 felony under Illinois law.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-997-6541 or submit a tip through the Williamson County Sheriff’s App. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
