Eldorado, IL – A 25-year-old man from Eldorado was arrested this week and charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting left a local resident dead.
According to the Illinois State Police, Jesse W. Trout was taken into custody following a homicide investigation requested by the Eldorado Police Department. Authorities said the incident occurred early Sunday morning when officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a shooting near Benton Street and First Street in Eldorado.
Upon arrival, police found 44-year-old Michael J. Wiseman of Eldorado suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wiseman was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to law enforcement.
Trout was formally charged on Monday by the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office. He remains detained in the Saline County Jail pending trial. Police emphasized the investigation is still active, and no additional information is being released at this time.
Officials also noted that charges are not evidence of guilt and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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