Police killings
2013-2020

Austin M. Durham

Male, White

Date of the incident: 6/13/2017

Jerseyville, Jersey, IL
117 W Prairie St

Police got a call about a burglary at DJ's Bar and Grill. When officers arrived, they saw a man, Austin M. Durham, race out of the business. Two Jerseyville officers and one Jersey County deputy ran after the suspect for several blocks. Then, between two houses, police said Durham turned and fired, hitting Officer Nathan Miller twice. Miller shot and killed Durham.