RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) - The death of a Buckley man is under investigation after he was shot and killed during a home invasion Monday night.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the residence of Antonio Davis, 51, in the 1300 block of Abram Dr for a reported home invasion around 8:23 p.m.
When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
After medical treatment by PRO Ambulance, the man was pronounced dead on the scene. He was later identified as Blake L. Williams, 32, of Buckley, IL.
Davis told police Williams arrived at the residence, forced his way inside, and after a struggle, a shotgun went off and struck the intruder in the chest.
Police arrested Davis for unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and he was transported to the Champaign County Correctional Center.
Officers are still actively investigating the incident. At this time, no other information is available.
Rantoul Police ask that anyone who has additional information please contact police at (217) 892- 2103.
