Two Dead, Manhunt After Sheridan Illinois Fire

Two adults were found dead and a third person injured after a shooting and subsequent house fire early Thursday morning in Sheridan, Illinois. Authorities responded to a shots fired call just before 1 a.m., with a report of a fire at the same location about 25 minutes later. The victims' identities and causes of death have not been released, though gunfire is suspected. Five people were present during the incident, with one person escaping to call 911 and another hospitalized for injuries unrelated to gunfire. The suspect, known to law enforcement and considered armed and dangerous, is believed to have fled in a vehicle, leading to a manhunt involving Illinois State Police and U.S. Marshals. Residents have been advised to stay alert as the investigation continues.