HERRIN – We now know the identity of the woman killed in a recent shooting in Herrin.
According to Illinois State Police, it’s 58-year-old Virginia L. Melton of Herrin.
Melton was shot several times by 38-year-old Tyler Mezo, also of Herrin, at a home in the 3100 block of Weaver Road on Saturday, July 13.
Herrin Police requested ISP’s help in conducting a death investigation at the Weaver Road home on July 13. Melton was found dead there with multiple gunshot wounds. Mezo was identified as the shooter and was taken into custody. He was taken to the Williamson County Jail to await his first court appearance.
Mezo has been charged with First-degree Murder in Melton’s death. He was officially charged last Sunday after ISP presented the case to the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s office.
According to online court records, Mezo is set to appear in Williamson County Court for his preliminary hearing on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m.
