Second Arrest Made in Limestone Shooting Investigation
Shortly before 2 p.m. yesterday, Kankakee County Sheriff’s Investigators made a second arrest in connection with the January 27th shooting in Limestone that left one man severely injured and hospitalized.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the west side of Kankakee, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Cortez M. Baines, of Kankakee. Baines was booked into the Jerome Combs Detention Center, where he remains incarcerated awaiting his detention hearing on the following charges:
Attempted Murder
Home Invasion with a Firearm
Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
Baines’ arrest follows that of Gregory R. Tuggle (24, of Manteno), who was previously taken into custody for his involvement in the same incident, which occurred near 2500 West IL Route 17 in rural Limestone.
Sheriff Mike Downey commended the dedication of his team, stating:
“The extensive time and effort put into this case—including traveling to Iowa to interview Tuggle—demonstrates our commitment to bringing resolution to such a violent incident. I appreciate the ongoing cooperation among multiple agencies, including the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office. We remain hopeful that justice will be served by ensuring these dangerous individuals are removed from our streets.”
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office.