State Police trooper shot in East St. Louis

Posted on August 23, 2019
Police car
Illinois State Police have not released any other information. (WJBC file photo)

 

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.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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