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Washington Man Charged in Mother's Day Explosion, Shootout

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Police have identified a 39-year-old Washington man as the suspect in a Mother's Day shootout and home explosion.

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Washington man charged in Mother's Day explosion, shootout

Police have identified a 39-year-old Washington man as the suspect in a Mother's Day shootout and home explosion.

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Man booked into Tazewell County Jail in connection with Washington explosion

Scott Benway, 39, was arrested in connection with a large explosion and subsequent shooting in Washington, Illinois on Mother's Day, and is being held in the Tazewell County Jail on a charge of attempted murder.

·Peoria, United States
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WMBD broke the news in Peoria, United States on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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