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By Neil Doyle
UPDATE 11:15 a.m. I EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police are confirming that a trooper was shot while on duty in East St. Louis.
A 33-year-old trooper was shot Friday around 5:30 a.m. while executing a search warrant, according to an ISP news release. ISP said the trooper suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a regional hospital.
The shooting happened in the 1400 block of North 42nd Street.
ISP said this is an open and ongoing investigation with an active scene. No other information is available.
The Illinois State Police confirm a Trooper was shot during the execution of a search warrant.
The media staging area has been set at the Jackie-Kersee Center in East St. Louis.
More information will be disseminated as it becomes available.
— IllinoisStatePolice (@ILStatePolice) August 23, 2019
Our state troopers display unbelievable courage and put their lives on the line for us every single day. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this dangerous active situation in East St. Louis, and every day.
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) August 23, 2019
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