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MORRISON, Ill. - 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.