81-Year-Old Kills Wife, 3 Dead In Crash: IL Weekend

ILLINOIS — An 81-year-old suburban man was denied pretrial release over the weekend after authorities say he fatally shot his wife in their bed during an argument, then called 911 to report the crime.

Meanwhile, law enforcement officials are mourning after they say a 20-year veteran of the department was slain while on vacation overseas on Saturday.

Plus, police are still working to identify three people killed in a fiery, one-car crash on Sunday morning.

Man, 81, Fatally Shot Wife In Bed During Argument: State's Attorney

According to prosecutors, Charles Witter called 911 just after 12:30 a.m., requesting police assistance and saying he had just shot his wife. Officials allege he retrieved a gun from a bedside table during an argument with his wife.

3 Dead In Single-Car Crash

When police arrived at the scene of the crash, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames, with the occupants still inside. Upon arrival, responding units extinguished the fire and located the three victims inside. All the victims were deceased. As of Monday, they had not yet been identified.

Loud Boom, Possible Explosion? Sheriff Reveals What He's Found

"Deputies, with the assistance of 911 Dispatchers, made contact with the industrial plants in that area. The employees reported they heard a 'boom' but all plants reported no problems," the sheriff's office told residents.

Crash Sends Car Into Mexican Bakery: 5 Photos

The driver of the Nissan was extricated and taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Building restoration crews worked all night to board up the damaged storefront and clean up the shattered windows.

Gunshots Fired At Repo Men: Police

The 71-year-old believed the pair repossessing the semi-trailer were trying to steal it, he reportedly told police.

Firefighters Extinguish House Fire During Bitter Cold

Crews remained on the scene for 90 minutes, extinguishing hot spots and checking for extension. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

'Hearts Broken' After Deputy Sheriff Gunned Down On Vacation Abroad

The 20-year veteran died in a shooting near a bar while on vacation in Turks and Caicos on Saturday night, authorities said.

Library Book Limit Leads Murder Defendant To Attack Jail Guard: Cops

Raymond Smith, awaiting trial in a 2018 homicide, is accused of attacking a correctional officer who told him to return his excess library books.