Hanover Shooting

On July 14, 2020 at approximately 8:42 pm the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls of a shooting that occurred in rural Hanover.

Upon arrival on scene, Deputies learned that Dana C. Clark, 47 of Galena, was confronted by David A. Van Winkle, 37 of Hanover, for allegedly trespassing.

A physical confrontation took place between Clark and Van Winkle at which time Van Winkle produced a firearm and fired one shot – striking Clark in the chest.

Clark was pronounced dead a short time later. This incident remains under investigation.

Update:

The Jo Daviess County State’s Atto...