Two men found dead in Mendota residence

MENDOTA – Two Mendota men were found dead inside a residence on Nov. 22 after authorities received a report of two unresponsive males.

Mendota Police and Fire personnel were dispatched to the residence at 302 Ninth Ave. at approximately 12:28 p.m., at which time they found Austin P. Sessler, 24, 302 Ninth Ave., and Cameron P. Given, 19, 620 ½ Main St., deceased.

The Mendota Police Department is investigating the incident with the collaborative assistance of multiple criminal investigative services, including the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office, the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services unit.