Crime & Safety
McHenry County Man Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter
Victim pronounced dead at Northern Illinois Medical Center.
One person is dead after a McHenry County man was arrested for recklessly discharging a firearm.
Maxwell T. Cannon, 21, of 1245 Club Road in Woodstock was charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm after McHenry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported accidental shooting at 1901 Woodlawn Park Avenue in unicorporated McHenry County.
According to the sheriff's office, through information gathered from witnesses and evidence obtained at the scene, it was determined that Cannon discharged a handgun causing serious injury to the adult male victim.
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The victim was transported to Northern Illinois Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Cannon's bond was set at $30,000 and he was given a Jan. 6 court date.
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The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed at a later date.
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