JOHNSON COUNTY, IL — Illinois State Police say a homicide investigation is underway in Johnson County.

According to a press release, late Saturday night the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 in conjunction with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office investigated a shooting that happened in the 6000 block of Dutchman Lake Road.

51-year-old Joseph E. Geyman of Tunnel Hill suffered injuries sustained by gunfire and died. The suspect, 68-year-old Larry D. Cavitt of Goreville, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder (Class X Felony). Cavitt is in custody at Massac County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 at 542-2171 Extension 1207.

ISP says no further information will be released at this time.