December 30 2021

Deputy Sheriff Sean Riley

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, December 29, 2021

BIO
Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender In custody

Deputy Sheriff Sean Riley was shot and killed after responding to assist a motorist near mile marker 115 on I-64 at about 5:00 am.

Another officer responding to back him up found him suffering from fatal gunshot wounds and his patrol car was missing.

The subject later abandoned the patrol car on I-64 before fleeing to St. Peters, Missouri, where he carjacked and shot a citizen.

The man then abandoned the vehicle before stealing another vehicle and returning to Illinois. He was taken into custody in the early afternoon.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Sheriff Christopher Otey
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
305 E Court Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: (618 ) 842-6631

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