Illinois man suspected of home invasion dead, homeowner is arrested

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An Illinois homeowner was arrested Monday evening in connection with the shooting death of a home invader, police said. 

Officers were called to a home in the 1300 block of Abram Dr. in Rantoul around 8:30 p.m., according to Police Chief Anthony J. Brown. 

The scene of the crime in 1300 block of Abram Dr. in Rantoul, Illinois.  (WICS/WRSP)

The resident – later identified as 51-year-old Antonio Davis – reported that a man arrived and tried to force his way inside his home. He said a struggle ensued, a shotgun went off and struck the home invader. 

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Responding officers found a man with an "obvious gunshot wound" to his chest. He was given medical treatment and pronounced dead on scene, police said. The man was later identified as 32-year-old Blake L. Williams of Buckley, Illinois – about 20 miles north of Rantoul. 

Davis was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and transported to the Champaign County Correctional Center, police said. 

No further details were provided regarding Davis' criminal background. 

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The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information on the matter is asked to contact police at 217-892-2103.