Father Faces Reckless Discharge Charge; Another Woman Charged with Concealment and Obstruction

Formal charges have been filed against two individuals in connection with the July 21, 2025, fatal shooting of 14-year-old Emma Schultheis of Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois. The Monroe County State’s Attorney’s Office announced the charges following a comprehensive investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.

According to the official report, the incident occurred at a property located at 5925 State Route 3 in Waterloo. Emergency responders, including Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies and EMS, were dispatched to the scene after a reported medical emergency involving the teenager. Despite immediate life-saving efforts and transportation to a St. Louis-area hospital, Emma Schultheis was p

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