Dixon shooter’s gun allegedly belonged to his mother

Posted on May 17, 2018
Matthew Milby allegedly used a gun that belonged to his mother when he and a Dixon High School resource officer exchanged gunfire. (State Police)

By Patrick Baron

DIXON – State Police are learning more details about the man who allegedly shot at a school resource officer.

Matthew Milby, 19, allegedly exchanged gunfire with a Dixon High School resource officer yesterday morning. The officer reportedly shot Milby in the shoulder. The weapon Milby used, a 9mm semi-automatic rifle, was allegedly bought by his mother in 2012. Police are working to determine how the gun came into Milby’s possession.

Milby was released from the hospital around 10:30 this morning and was transported to the Lee County Jail with a $2 million bond, where he awaits arraignment.

State Police continue to investigate the incident.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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