Bodycam Footage Reveals Fatal Police Encounter | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Bodycam footage from July 5th in Effingham, Illinois, captures a tense standoff at St. John’s Lutheran Church involving Allen Gattino, 36, who was found inside with a stolen car. When officers attempted to detain him, he pulled a gun — it discharged — and he later died at the hospital. No one else was injured. The Illinois State Police released the video to promote transparency, allowing Gattino’s family to view it first before public release. Their investigation is complete, and the case has been handed over to the Effingham County State’s Attorney’s Office for review — no decision has been…