After a shocking event in Cass County, Illinois, the Sheriff’s Office has assured the public that there is no further risk to their safety as they investigate multiple deaths in the area.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office revealed that three members of the same family were killed on Thursday. The victims include 19-year-old Autumn Bell, 53-year-old Christina Bell, and 16-year-old Alaria Bell. The suspect in the triple homicide, Ronald L. Cobren, aged 62, was later found dead from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound in Jacksonville.
The victims’ autopsies are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18, with the investigation still ongoing. Sheriff Devron Ohrn emphasized the magnitude of such heinous acts in a small community like Cass County, urging respect, privacy, and compassion for the affected family.
The tragic incident unfolded as the first call for assistance came from a rural Ashland address, where a man was found shot and a woman was discovered dead. Subsequently, two more women were found dead at another home in Ashland. The suspect was later located in Jacksonville and was pronounced deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. One male victim was also transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police, along with other local agencies, are on the case. The details of the investigation remain unclear, but it is evident that multiple deaths have shaken the community, leaving many questions unanswered. The authorities, however, have assured the public that there is no further risk to their safety. This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
