East St. Louis, IL – Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 40-year-old woman dead late Saturday night in East St. Louis, according to officials.
According to Illinois State Police, the shooting occurred around 10:08 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2026, near a convenience store in the 4500 block of South State Street in East St. Louis, located in St. Clair County within the St. Louis metro area.
Preliminary information indicates troopers were investigating a reported stolen vehicle when they attempted to stop the car. Police said the driver allegedly put the vehicle in reverse and struck an Illinois State Police squad car. The vehicle then drove in the direction of a trooper.
At that point, the trooper discharged their firearm, striking the driver. The driver was identified as Rachel L. Terrance, 40, of Mayville, Illinois.
Troopers immediately requested emergency medical services and began rendering aid at the scene. Terrance was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities confirmed that no troopers were injured during the incident.
Illinois State Police said the investigation remains ongoing. As is standard procedure, the case will be reviewed to determine the circumstances surrounding the use of force. No additional details about the trooper involved or potential body camera footage were released as of Sunday.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to follow official updates from Illinois State Police as the investigation continues.
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