Police Investigating Death of Edwards County Judge

(JUDGE MICHAEL VALENTINE)

State Police are investigating the death of an Edwards County judge.

Edwards County Coroner Mark Curtis says the shooting death of Edwards County Circuit Judge Michael Valentine is still under investigation. 

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation was requested by the Edwards County Sheriff's Office to assist with a death investigation that occurred at approximately 12:15pm on Tuesday. The incident occurred at the judge's home in Albion.