Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Joseph D. McGrath
Age : 52
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2021
Location : 200 Dobson St.
City : Carterville
County : Williamson
State : Illinois
Agency : Carterville Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during weapons call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/06/2021, Carterville police responded to a report of a man with a gun outside a residence on Dobson Street. Officers encountered Joseph D. McGrath outside his home. According to reporting, McGrath was holding a shotgun during the encounter. Police stated that McGrath raised the firearm. Officers engaged McGrath and opened fire, killing him at the scene. McGrath was 52 years old. Authorities released limited information about commands given, distance, or de-escalation efforts prior to police opening fire. The investigation into the police shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kfvs12.com/2021/07/06/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-carterville-ill/
