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Two Arrested After Brief Standoff in Taylorville

By Greg Halbleib Feb 3, 2026 | 5:13 AM

Two men were arrested after a standoff following reports of several gunshots early Monday morning in Taylorville.

Police said a woman reported hearing seven gunshots before 2 am near Illini Drive. Officers checking the area heard a door open followed by a gunshot, and surrounded the residence.

After a 15-minute standoff, police arrested Matthew Crowder and Michael Gonzalez, both of Taylorville, for reckless discharge of a firearm.

Gonzalez was also initially charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Police reported recovering several weapons after a search of the residence.