NEW CANTON, Ill. (WSIL) -- UPDATE: Oct. 2, 2:05 p.m. -- The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a double homicide which they said took place in New Canton on Thursday.

ISP is investigating this case at the request of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD).

On October 2, 2025, PCSD deputies responded to a shooting report in the 300 block of Mississippi Street around 6 a.m. ISP said they found a female victim who had been shot and was airlifted to a hospital. State police said the victim accused Gerald Waligorski, 67 of New Canton, of making threatening statements about her parents.

Law enforcement then conducted a welfare check at the parents' residence in the 200 block of Monroe Street. Both parents were reportedly found dead inside the home.

PCSD requested assistance fro

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