ELDORADO – The Illinois State Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado, Ill., for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Eldorado Police Department.
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, shortly after 5 a.m., Eldorado Police Department Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to an individual shot near the corner of Benton Street and First Street in Eldorado. Upon arrival, Eldorado Police Department located a 44-year-old male, identified as Michael J. Wiseman of Eldorado, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wiseman was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Following a thorough investigation, Jesse W. Trout was arrested.
On September 8, 2025, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office formally charged Trout with First Degree Murder. Following a detention hearing the same day, the defendant was detained in the Saline County Jail pending trial.
The investigation is ongoing and no additional information will be released at this time.