Shooting reported at western Illinois farm store

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Feb. 3, 2010 2:09 pm

Illinois State Police say there are no reports of injuries from a shooting at a Farm King retail store in Macomb.

Macomb police say the gunman is still inside the store.

Reporters on the scene say two hostages could be seen leaving the store Wednesday afternoon.

No other details were immediately available.

McDonough County sheriff's officials are also assisting at the scene.

Western Illinois University has alerted its faculty and staff to avoid the street where the store is located. The campus remains open.

-- Associated Press

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