West Frankfort man in custody following early morning shooting incident

A 31-year-old West Frankfort man is in custody in connection with an early-morning shooting Wednesday in West Frankfort.

Kyle C. Huetsch

Brianne L. Deason

According to a press release from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Kyle C. Huetsch was arrested and facing charges of aggravated battery, a Class X felony, and is currently being held without bond in the Franklin County Jail pending formal charges by the States Attorney’s office.

Also arrested was Brianne L Deason, 32 also of West Frankfort for possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams, a Class 3 felony, possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. Deason is also being held without bail in the Franklin County Jail pending formal charges.

The victim who is not being identified at this time is out of surgery and recovering in an area hospital.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Speak Your Mind

Benton, West Frankfort, Illinois News | Franklin County News