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Herrin Man Charged With First Degree Murder

Mugshot of a male charged with murder
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Illinois State Police

A Herrin man has been charged with First-Degree Murder.

On Saturday July 13th, The Herrin Police Department requested the Illinois State Police to aid in a death investigation at a residence in the 3100 block of Weaver Road in Herrin.

A female victim was found dead at the residence with multiple gunshot wounds.

During the investigation, ISP identified 38-year-old Tyler Mezo as the shooter. He was arrested and taken into custody. He is being held at the Williamson County Jail pending his first court appearance.

Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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