Police responded to report of a burglary at 3395 Hwy 5 and found the suspect in the parking lot. Police told him multiple times to drop his gun, when he refused he was shot and killed. O'Dell was also wanted in connection with a murder in Mattoon.
Victim's Name: Thomas O'Dell
Agency Responsible: Bryant Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: April 2, 2013
County: Saline
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban