Suspect charged in Kankakee shooting that left one dead, one injured, police say

KANKAKEE, Ill. - A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.

What we know:

The incident happened just before 2 p.m. in the 500 block of South Fifth Avenue in Kankakee. 

Kankakee police said officers were initially dispatched for a reported robbery and a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they detained a suspect and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both victims were taken to area hospitals. One victim, a 38-year-old man, was pronounced dead, police said. His identity has not been released.

The second victim’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Police identified the suspect as Malik Jones, 27, of Kankakee. He was taken to the Jerome Combs Detention Center and charged with homicide and aggravated battery with a firearm.

What we don't know:

Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the suspect and victims knew each other.

What's next:

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kankakee police at 815-933-0426.