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Man Accused of Southern Illinois Shooting

Man Accused of Southern Illinois Shooting
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By The Associated Press
Oct. 15, 2014 | BENTON, IL
By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2014 | 06:26 AM | BENTON, IL
A southern Illinois man is being held in lieu of $2 million bond after being charged with attempted murder.

Authorities say 21-year-old Koby Humerickhouse shot John Ferketich in the back of the neck with a shotgun shortly after 6 a.m. Friday in his home near West Frankfort.

Prosecutors in Franklin County also charged Humerickhouse with aggravated battery.

Authorities haven't revealed Ferketich's medical status as of Tuesday.

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