Serial Killer Scam Spreads On Social Media | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Police Warn Of Scam; Serial Killer Not On Loose In Area: Cops

A fake post is circulating about a purported serial killer who is knocking on doors and pleading for help, police said.>>Read More.

Plane Runs Out Of Gas, Makes Emergency Landing

Just before 8 a.m., authorities received several 911 calls about a plane landing in a rural area, with one witness reporting a man had exited the aircraft.>>Read More.

Body Found Near Walking Trail

Police were called to the trailhead around 7:20 a.m. after a person who was walking on the trail reported finding the body.>>Read More.

Charges Dropped Against Officer In Viral Teen Beating Video

The officer was captured in a viral citizen’s video repeatedly punching the 17-year-old in the head after the youth fled a traffic stop.>>Read More.

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