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State Police Investigating Lincoln Officers Involved In Shooting

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State police say they're investigating multiple police officers involved with the shooting death of an armed man at a tavern in Lincoln.

Lincoln officers responded to a 911 call around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night at the Glass House Tavern.  Officials say 62-year-old Donald Letterle was fighting with a woman at the bar.
Police say he had a firearm, so they "engaged" Letterle -- apparently shooting and killing him.
Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Eric Hall says he can't say how many Lincoln officers were involved.

"Because we're still investigating, still talking to a couple more guys.  And that may lead to a couple more guys.  There... I can say there's more than one," Hall says.

Hall says investigators will review their findings with the Logan County State's Attorney by next week.

Lee Strubinger completed the University of Illinois Springfield's Public Affairs Reporting graduate program and is currently in Colorado.
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