ULLIN, Ill. (WJPF) — One person is dead, another is behind bars after a shooting Saturday in Johnson County.

Illinois State Police say it happened at about 11:45 p.m. in the 6000 block of  Dutchman Lake Road. A motive for the killing is not clear.

Joseph Geyman, 51, of Tunnel Hill died of a gunshot wound. Larry Cavitt, 68, of Goreville was arrested and charged with first degree murder. Cavitt is being held at the Massac County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.

 

 

 

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