Child’s Death in Standoff Ends in No Charges | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A three-year-old boy died during a tense police standoff in rural DuPue, sparking national attention and a deep emotional reckoning. After reviewing body cam footage, emergency calls, and witness accounts, special prosecutor Brian Towne has decided not to charge Princeton officer Jake Foster — despite the tragic outcome. The shooting occurred during a domestic disturbance that spiraled into a deadly confrontation, leaving the child, Damian Camacho, dead and the armed suspect, Anthony Rodriguez, injured but alive — facing trial in October. Though Illinois State Police released graphic video…