William F. Dougherty

Death by Force

William F. Dougherty, a 33-year-old man from Springfield, Illinois, tragically died on October 14, 2015, from a gunshot wound. Dougherty had only been released from prison on parole a week earlier, after serving an eight-year sentence for home invasion charges. On the night of his death, Dougherty was involved in a physical altercation at his home with two armed men. During the struggle, at least one shot was fired, striking Dougherty. He was found on his front porch and taken to HSHS St. John's ...Read More

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