For Immediate Release
ISP Investigate Christian County Homicide
SPRINGFIELD – On February 13, 2023, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 and Division of Forensic Services (DFS) Crime Scene Investigators were requested by Christian County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to investigate the rural Christian County shooting death of 46-year-old James C. Lindsey of Taylorville.
At approximately 5:19 a.m., a female resident was leaving her home to go to work and had her juvenile daughter with her. She noticed the male homeowner’s 1993 International commercial work truck was running. She called the male resident and advised him the work truck was running and she believed someone was attempting to steal it. The male resident came outside carrying a firearm. As the female resident and her juvenile daughter attempted to leave the residence Lindsey rammed the driver’s side door of her vehicle with the commercial work truck, pushing it through the driveway. The male resident discharged his firearm subsequently striking and killing Lindsey inside the work truck. The male and female both called 911 and waited for Christian County Deputies and EMS to arrive on the scene. Lindsey was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time no charges will be filed by the Christian County State’s Attorney. ISP will complete an investigation and once complete, the case will be provided to the Christian County State’s Attorney for review. The investigation is active and ongoing. No additional information will be released at this time.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
