Illinois State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in O’Fallon

Illinois State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in O’Fallon

O’FALLON, Illinois — The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in O’Fallon, according to authorities.

Shooting Reported on West Madison

The incident was reported just before 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, in the 600 block of West Madison Street. O’Fallon Police said one of their officers was involved in a shooting with a suspect during the encounter.

Officials confirmed that the officer was not injured in the exchange.

No Ongoing Threat to the Community

In a statement, O’Fallon Police said they are not looking for additional suspects and emphasized there is no danger to the public at this time. Details about the suspect, including their condition or whether they were taken into custody, have not yet been released.

State Police Leading the Investigation

Following standard procedure in Illinois, the Illinois State Police have taken over the investigation into the officer’s use of force. The department has not yet released further information but said updates will be provided as the case develops.

This is a developing story, and more details are expected as investigators review evidence and witness accounts from the scene.

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