Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- At 5:50 P.M. on March 24th, 2026, Effingham Police Dispatch received a call of shots fired in a wooded area in the 200 block of East Eiche Ave. Effingham Police Officers responded along with Effingham County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police, and the Effingham Fire Department. 2 subjects were detained and questioned about the incident which determined the 2 subjects were shooting at a target. Responding Officers recovered the firearm and discovered it to be stolen.
Camden L. Evans, 19, Effingham:
- Possession of a Stolen Firearm – Class 2 Felony
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm – Class 4 Felony
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony
- Resisting or Obstructing a Police Officer – Class A Misdemeanor
Male Juvenile, 16, Effingham:
- Possession of a Stolen Firearm – Class 2 Felony
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm – Class 4 Felony
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony
- Resisting or Obstructing a Police Officer – Class A Misdemeanor
The male juvenile is currently being held at the St Clair County Juvenile Detention Center.
Effingham Police Chief Kurt Davis praised the officers’ response and quick action to the 911 call. Chief Davis stated that a “shots fired” call where no one was injured and the incident was quickly resolved is a success. Davis also thanked the assisting agencies, including the Illinois State Police, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department and the Effingham Fire Department drone operators for their support and cooperation during the incident.
ALL INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED A CITATION ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW
If you see it, say it! The Effingham Police Department encourages you to call the Police Department immediately at 217-347-0774 to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood or business district. Information can be given anonymously by calling the CRIME STOPPERS Tip Line at 217-347-6583. Anonymous callers can receive up to $1,000 cash rewards.
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