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Donald Heath Hibbard

Gender : Male

Age : 49

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : 3rd and Elm

City : Quincy

County : Adams

State : Illinois

Agency : Quincy Police Department

Officer(s) :Officer Matthew Hermsmeier, Officer Gabriel VanderMaiden

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., Quincy Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of North 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 49-year-old Donald H. Hibbard with a handgun tucked in his waistband. Officer Hermsmeier attempted to de-escalate the situation using a TASER™, which was unsuccessful. During a struggle to gain control, Hibbard drew the handgun and fired, striking Officer Hermsmeier in the right upper arm. Officer VanderMaiden, fearing for both officers' lives, drew his service weapon and fired two rounds, fatally wounding Hibbard. Officer Hermsmeier was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Blessing Hospital. Hibbard was transported to the same hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident was investigated by the Illinois State Police, with findings reviewed by the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office. No charges were filed against the officers involved.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Donald H. Hibbard), 1 injury (Officer Matthew Hermsmeier)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://khqa.com/news/local/no-criminal-charges-for-quincy-police-officers-involved-in-january-shooting
https://khqa.com/news/local/update-in-officer-and-suspect-shooting-at-3rd-and-elm-in-quincy
https://khqa.com/news/local/adams-county-coroners-office-releases-name-of-3rd-and-elm-shooting-subject
https://www.nieburfh.com/obituary/DonaldHeath-Hibbard
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/baylis-man-dies-exchanging-gunfire-police-18604833.php