On Sunday, December 18, 2016, at approximately 5:25 P.M., the Massac County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from Allan Stephens while at his home located at 6577 Old Marion Road, Metropolis, Illinois. Mr. Stephens advised he had just shot his wife. A Massac County Deputy arrived shortly thereafter and confirmed a female victim in the home with a gunshot wound. Mr. Stephens was taken into custody at approximately 5:43 P.M.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 7 Investigations and ISP Crime Scene Investigations were called in to assist with the investigation. The victim, identified as Mr. Stephens’ wife, was Deborah D. Stephens, a 59 year old female of Metropolis, Illinois. Mrs. Stephens was pronounce dead at the home by the Massac County Coroner’s Office.
Involved agencies included Massac County Sheriff’s Department, Massac County Coroner’s Office, Metropolis Police Department, ISP Zone 7 Investigations, and ISP Crime Scene Investigations.
Mr. Stephens, a 61 year old male of Metropolis, Illinois (pictured below) is being held at the Massac County Jail on a First Degree Murder Charge. No further information is being released at this time, and any additional information will come from the Massac County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 7 Investigations and ISP Crime Scene Investigations were called in to assist with the investigation. The victim, identified as Mr. Stephens’ wife, was Deborah D. Stephens, a 59 year old female of Metropolis, Illinois. Mrs. Stephens was pronounce dead at the home by the Massac County Coroner’s Office.
Involved agencies included Massac County Sheriff’s Department, Massac County Coroner’s Office, Metropolis Police Department, ISP Zone 7 Investigations, and ISP Crime Scene Investigations.
Mr. Stephens, a 61 year old male of Metropolis, Illinois (pictured below) is being held at the Massac County Jail on a First Degree Murder Charge. No further information is being released at this time, and any additional information will come from the Massac County State’s Attorney’s Office.