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A 4-year-old boy, Terrell Miller, was shot and killed by a Macomb, Illinois police officer on March 16, 2024, during a violent domestic incident. The officer, identified as Nick Goc, fired one shot that killed both the child and a 57-year-old man, Anthony George, who was holding the child at the time.
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Incident Details
The Scene: Police responded to an apartment in the 900 block of N. Charles Street for an active domestic violence call, finding a woman who had been stabbed over 20 times.
The Shooting: According to Illinois State Police (ISP) reports and body camera footage, Anthony George used the child as a human shield, holding knives to the boy's throat and waist.
The Shot: A Macomb officer, later identified as Nick Goc, fired a single shot that struck both the suspect and the child. The incident occurred within 19 seconds of police entering the home.
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Aftermath and Investigation
No Charges: In July 2024, the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Office decided not to file charges against the officer, concluding the use of force was not prohibited.
Officer Status: Officer Goc was placed on administrative leave but has returned to duty.
Lawsuit: A federal lawsuit filed by the child’s estate and mother, Keianna Miller, alleges the officer used excessive force and that the shooting violated the child's constitutional rights, according to a Tri States Public Radio report from March 2026.
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