Man found guilty in Lawrenceville, IL for shooting officer

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 A Lawrence County Circuit Court jury found a Lawrenceville man guilty of multiple charges in connection with the shooting Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Gilmore following a traffic stop in Lawrenceville on February 22nd of last year.  The jury deliberated for around two hours yesterday before returning with the guilty verdict against 55-year-old Keith McKinney.  McKinney was found guilty on charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery and unlawful possession of weapons by a felon.  Sentencing is set for Friday, October 6th at 10 a.m. McKinney faces anywhere from 26 years to life in prison.