Streator, IL – Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month in Streator, according to police.
On September 8, 2025, at around 3 p.m., officers from the Streator Police Department responded to reports of a fight involving gunfire in the 1700 block of North Bloomington Street. According to the department, both men involved in the incident were identified during the investigation.
Police said charges were filed after consultation with the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office. On September 22, officers arrested Malik Curington-El, who was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm. The following day, on September 23, the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended Antonio Patterson Jr., who was charged with aggravated battery.
Both suspects were booked into the LaSalle County Jail and are awaiting detention hearings. Authorities emphasized that the men are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, TRI-DENT, the U.S. Marshals, and the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the case
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