Granite City, IL – A suspect accused of shooting a Granite City Police Department officer on Friday has been taken into custody following an overnight manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities announced today.
According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), officers responded to a call in the 2000 block of Johnson Road in Granite City at approximately 2:19 p.m. on December 5, 2025. When officers arrived, they encountered the suspect, who allegedly pulled out a firearm and opened fire. Several shots were reportedly fired, striking one Granite City police officer before the suspect fled on foot.
The injured officer was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, ISP stated.
Following the shooting, ISP deployed K9 units and an aircraft to assist in the search. The Granite City Police Department, Alton Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, local agencies, U.S. Marshals, and the FBI also joined the coordinated effort. Authorities searched through the evening and into early Thursday morning.
Officials say the suspect was located and apprehended at approximately 3:00 a.m. in Granite City. He is currently being held at the Madison County Jail pending charges.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact ISP at ISP.CRIMETIPS@illinois.gov or call (618) 346-3990.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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