Morris Police are investigating the reckless discharge of a firearm. The incident happened around 1:30 early on Sunday, morning. Morris Police responded to the Taco Bell, at 1816 North Division Street, following a report of a firearm being discharged from a vehicle.
The reporting party advised police that a subject was in the Taco Bell drive-thru, causing a
disturbance at the time.
As the vehicle left the area, a firearm was discharged out of the vehicle’s window.
Morris Police and Grundy County Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on I-80 at Ashley Road. The driver is identified as 23-year-old Richard Facchina of Manhattan. He and a passenger were taken into custody. As part of the investigation,
officers reviewed surveillance footage, spoke with witnesses, collected evidence, and
interviewed the individuals involved.
Following the investigation, Facchina was charged with Unlawful Use of Weapon and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. He was transported to the Grundy County Jail. The passenger was released without charges.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.