MT. VERNON, IL — Zone 8 Investigators with the Illinois State Police have released additional information on a Sunday morning shooting death in Olney that had law enforcement officials searching for a 19-year-old male suspect in Mt. Vernon.

According to ISP, they responded early Sunday morning to an area in Olney in reference to a homicide investigation.

They say 19-year-old Kyle M. Johnson, of Olney, was found in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

A homicide investigation led to 19-year-old Rick A. Meador being identified as a possible suspect in the case and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Meador is described as a white male, 5-feet 11-inches tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be accompanied by a white juvenile female.

The search for the couple ultimately led to Mt. Vernon where officers located a vehicle the two had likely been driving but the pair was nowhere to be found and remain at large.

An autopsy is scheduled for this (Tuesday) morning. No additional information is being released at this time.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Special Agent Travis Rinehart via email at Travis.Rinehart@illinois.gov or by telephone at (217) 342-7881.