Crime
2-Year-Old Boy Dies in Frankfort Home, Mother Corie Walsh Found Attempting to Harm Herself
FRANKFORT, Ill. — A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday after being found unresponsive inside a home in Frankfort, Illinois, while his mother was also found attempting to harm herself, according to local authorities.
Frankfort police officers responded to a residence in the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court at approximately 4:04 p.m. on September 1, 2026, following a report of an unresponsive child.
When officers arrived, they found the 2-year-old boy receiving CPR. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police also found the child’s mother inside the residence attempting to harm herself, authorities said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and was reportedly in non-life-threatening condition.
The mother has been identified in media reports as Corie Walsh, while her husband has been identified as Michael Walsh. Authorities had not publicly released the names of the family members or formally identified the child at the time of the initial investigation.
Frankfort Police Chief Leanne Chelepis said Wednesday morning that the preliminary investigation indicates the child’s death was a “domestic-related homicide.”
However, authorities have not publicly disclosed how the child died, who is believed to be responsible, or what specifically occurred inside the residence.
Police also have not announced any criminal charges in connection with the child’s death.
Investigators remained at the home for several hours Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours as they worked to collect evidence and establish what happened.
The Frankfort Fire Protection District reportedly transported five people from the residence, although authorities have not provided details about the identities of the other individuals or explained why they were taken to medical facilities.
Police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding those transports.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the events that led to the child’s death. Authorities are expected to release additional information when it can be confirmed and when investigators determine that doing so will not interfere with the case.
At this time, police have not publicly announced charges or provided further details regarding the circumstances of the suspected domestic-related homicide.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.