More information released on fatal Earlville shooting

More information is being released regarding the weekend fatal home invasion shooting in rural Earlville.  La Salle County Sheriff Tom Templeton says the homeowner, who was the shooter in the case, has been arrested.  Joel Contreras, 47, of Earlville is charged with Production of Cannabis plants.  Also in custody is a California man.  Marcus Samarripa, 24, is charged with Home Invasion.  The identity of the shooting victim has not been released yet.  Police say Samarripa and the unidentified man broke into Contreras’ home at about 3 am Sunday.  The unidentified man was armed with a pistol and was confronted by Contreras, who shot him twice.  Samarripa fled the scene and was later caught near Ottawa.  During the investigation at the residence of Contreras, deputies found marijuana growing in the basement.  An autopsy was being done on the shooting victim, and the investigation into the home invasion and shooting continues.