HERRIN – A death investigation is underway in Herrin.

Herrin Police say around 5:20 Wednesday night, officers responded to the 600 Block of North 13th Street for an unresponsive person who was later pronounced dead by the Williamson County Coroner at the scene. At that time the  Herrin Police Investigations Unit was contacted to investigate. The Williamson County Major Case Squad was then activated for assistance in the investigation as well as the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit.

Police say this is an isolated incident. There is no further threat to public safety.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Any further information will be released as it becomes available.

The Herrin Police Department would like to thank Williamson County Major Case Squad, ISP Crime Scene Unit, United Medical Response and Williamson County Coroner’s Office for their support.