A 17-year-old high school student was shot and killed Saturday evening at a residence in Hampshire.
His alleged assailant is in custody.
At approximately 11:30pm on Saturday, the Hampshire Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of High Street for a report of a shooting inside the residence, where they found a 17-year-old male Hampshire resident, later identified as Deegan Kirschke, suffering from a gunshot. Kirschke died at the scene.
With the assistance of nearby law enforcement agencies, an investigation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Hampshire man on charges of Involuntary Manslaughter; Endangering the Life or Health of a Child; Reckless Discharge of a Firearm; Possession of a Firearm without a FOID card; and Possession of Ammunition without a FOID card.
The suspect was taken to the Kane County jail pending a bond hearing. Authorities indicate that this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Kirschke was reportedly a wrestler for the St. Charles East Wrestling Club. He entering his senior year at Hampshire High School.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Hampshire Police Department at 847-630-2240 or 630-232-8400.
