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Shawnee District 84 Closes Amid Manhunt

Shawnee School District 84 is closed Tuesday as authorities continue to search for a man considered "armed and dangerous."
State Police and the Union County Sheriff's Department say 26-year old Dejun Booker was one of five suspects who broke into the Revlon Tavern near Ware early Monday morning. Four of them were caught, but Booker was able to escape - and authorities say he has a gun.

Portions of Route 146 in Union County were shut down as the manhunt continued on Monday, and Booker was reportedly spotted at one point before he disappeared again.

Shawnee School officials say they're cancelling class and all other school activities as a precaution - to keep students and staff members safe.
 

Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director. She will oversee the launch and operations of CNI’s new broadcast division.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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