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This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Devin Kidd, Debra Worley at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Tornado kills woman as neighbors try desperately to save her

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Devin Kidd, Debra Worley, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · June 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Photo: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · view original

A tornado in Jefferson County, Illinois, has resulted in the death of a woman. The victim, Delores Shelton, lost her life when the tornado destroyed her home. A neighbor, Rodney Gass, who had lived next to Shelton for 35 years, attempted to rescue her.

Details of the incident are available from KFVS and Gray News. Further information on the tornado and its impact can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and First Alert 7, which reported on the incident.

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Category: local · Published: June 23, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Devin Kidd, Debra Worley, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jun 23, 2026
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Tornado kills woman as neighbors try desperately to save her

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