Illinois State Police identify suspect shot in Morrison during execution of search warrant

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Illinois State Police have identified the suspect who was shot during the execution of a warrant last week.

On Oct. 21, ISP SWAT assisted the Blackhawk Area Task Force with executing a search warrant in the 600 block of North Cherry Street in Morrison.

Upon entry, officers heard what they thought were gunshots from inside the house. 

While conducting a search, officers located the suspect, 48-year-old Aaron Linke. He was allegedly pointing a firearm at officers.

An ISP officer then fired at Linke.

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Officers continued to search the residence and located a female with a gunshot wound. She was found in a separate room from where the officer-involved shooting occurred.

She was taken to an area hospital, and her name will not be released as she is considered a witness.

Linke was transported to an area hospital, where he remained on life support until Tuesday. He was declared brain-dead on Oct. 22. 

The search warrant was for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and possession of contraband in a penal institution.

Several firearms were recovered during the search, police said. 

The investigation is open and ongoing.  

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