Published on February 2, 2026 4:51 pm
Last Updated on February 2, 2026 4:51 pm
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 28-year-old Elijah W.D. Hooker of Bridgeport, IL after his wife was fatally shot in their residence.
On Thursday, January 29, the Bridgeport Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a death investigation in the 700 block of Washington Street. Officers found the deceased victim, 37-year-old Omni Hooker, in the residence suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Elijah Hooker was taken into custody on scene.
On Tuesday, after a thorough investigation, ISP Special Agents presented the case to the Lawrence County State’s Attorney’s Office and the charge of First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) was filed. Elijah Hooker remains in custody at the Lawrence County Jail.
