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2 Paris men in custody after death investigation

Editorial note: Gabriel Wallace was arrested according to ISP for home invasion, aggravated battery, and mob action. Preston Wallace for first degree murder. Original piece had names switched.

PARIS, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police reported on Saturday that they arrested two Paris men after conducting an investigation into a death.

The ISP arrested 20-year-old Gabriel Wallace for home invasion, aggravated battery, and mob action. ISP also arrested Preston Wallace for first-degree murder.

At around 9 p.m. on Aug. 6, Paris Police responded to an argument near North Central Avenue. Officials said they arrived to find a man in need of medical assistance. Gary L. White, 69, was transported to a local hospital and then a regional hospital where he died from his injuries on Aug. 8.

Officers said an arrest warrant was issued for Preston Wallace by Edgar County State’s Attorney’s Office on Friday. Wallace was placed in custody at Paris and then transported to Edgar County jail on a $500,000 bond.

Mugshots were provided by ISP. No other information is available at this time.