DIXON, Ill. — Update July 16:
Over the past four months, the Dixon Police Department says the following individuals have been arrested and charged:
Eric L. Thompson age 26, Chicago, Illinois was arrested in Rockford, Illinois on July 10, 2020. Thompson was taken into custody by the US Marshals Service and transported to the Dixon Police Department. Thompson was charged with attempted murder, (2 Counts), being a Class X Felony, aggravated battery, (2 Counts), being a Class X Felony, aggravated discharge of a firearm, being a Class 1 Felony.
Clarence W. Prather age 32, Dixon, Illinois was arrested in Dixon, Illinois on July 16, 2020. Prather was noticed of the charges while incarcerated at the Lee County Jail from a previous case, unrelated to the investigation. Prather was charged with attempted murder, (2 Counts), being a Class X Felony, aggravated battery, (2 Counts), being a Class X Felony, aggravated discharge of a firearm, being a Class 1 Felony.
Previously:
The investigation is still ongoing. The Dixon Police Department would like to thank the US Marshals Service with the assistance of the apprehension of Thompson.
Two people are suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot injuries after they were struck with gunfire while inside a home in Dixon.
A 28-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were taken to a nearby hospital Wednesday after they were struck with gunfire while inside the woman's home in the 1300 block of West Fourth Street, according to a statement from the Dixon Police Department.
Police responded to reports of gunfire in the area just after 3:30 a.m. Police say the woman's home was also struck with several rounds of gunfire.
In the statement, police say the shooting was drug related.
Police ask those with information about this incident or possible suspect(s) to contact the Dixon Police Department at 288-4411. Callers that offer information that leads to an arrest may be eligibile for $1,000.
Callers can be anonymous and Ogle-Lee Crimestoppers at 1-888-CAUGHT U (1-888-228-4488) is also taking tips.
