ISP: One person killed in shooting in Shawneetown, Ill.

SHAWNEETOWN, Ill. (WFIE) - A death investigation is underway in Gallatin County.

Dispatch confirms that authorities responded to a shooting just after 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Officials say a man was found dead next to a roadway in the 100 block of McClearnand Street.

According to a release, Illinois State Police was requested to assist in the death investigation of the 46-year-old victim.

ISP says the man had a gunshot wound to the leg.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Our 14 News crew is working to learn more.

We will update this story as information becomes available.

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