Granite City, IL – Police across Madison County are searching for a suspect today after a Granite City officer was shot multiple times Friday afternoon, prompting school delays and an active perimeter near the scene.
The officer was rushed to a St. Louis–area hospital with undisclosed injuries. Authorities have not released the officer’s identity but say the condition remains unknown as of Friday evening.
Police report the shooting unfolded when officers responded to a call and encountered a subject who allegedly fired several shots, striking one officer repeatedly. The suspect then allegedly fled on foot, launching a multi-agency manhunt across Granite City and nearby communities.
According to Granite City Police, four images of the accused suspect were released Friday to assist the public in identifying the individual. Officers have urged residents to remain alert, avoid the active search area, and immediately contact authorities with any information.
Law enforcement set up a perimeter early Friday, blocking several streets and monitoring nearby neighborhoods. Some schools in the area delayed scheduled dismissal times as a precaution while officers continued searching for the alleged shooter.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office also released a statement expressing support for the wounded officer, offering prayers to the family, the department, and all first responders impacted by what they called a “tragic and criminal event.”
Police have not announced any arrests as of the latest update. The investigation and search remain ongoing.
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