Sheriff's deputy shoots woman

The Associated Press

CHATSWORTH, Ill. -- A Livingston County sheriff's deputy was placed on paid leave Friday after shooting a 38-year-old woman to death.

Livingston County Lt. Robert McCarty said the Illinois State Police were investigating the incident. He declined to name the deputy or provide any additional details about the case.

The Livingston County coroner's office said Cindy McCure died at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Livingston County State's Attorney Thomas Brown issued a written statement that said he would not comment "until all relevant information and reports have been reviewed."

Chatsworth is about 40 miles northeast of Bloomington.