John Jack S. Yates, 77, of Lincoln, Illinois, was shot and killed at his home on North Ottawa Street on January 19, 2021. Born August 31, 1943, he grew up in Waynesville and was a retired employee of Eaton Corporation who enjoyed cars, motorcycles, detailing, collecting Lionel trains and working with Doberman Rescue. Officers found him with a gunshot wound to the chest and he died at the scene.

Police described the shooting as arising from a domestic dispute. Kathleen R. Yates, 67, who reportedly called 911, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree murder, a Class X felony. The Lincoln Police Department and Illinois State Police are investigating and the charge stands while she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone who knew Jack, his routines, or has information about the events at the Yates residence on January 19, 2021 is asked to come forward.