Belleville, IL – A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in St. Clair County after authorities responded to a reported domestic disturbance early Sunday morning in unincorporated Belleville.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, 911 calls came in around 7:13 a.m. Sunday reporting an active disturbance at a residence in the 2600 block of Old Collinsville Road. The caller told dispatchers that a male family member had allegedly attacked relatives inside the home, causing significant injuries.
When sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, they were confronted by an armed suspect, authorities said. During the encounter, a deputy fired his weapon, striking the suspect.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital and is listed in serious but stable condition, according to the sheriff’s department. No deputies were reported injured.
Due to department policy surrounding officer-involved shootings, St. Clair County Sheriff Richard Watson requested assistance from the Illinois State Police Zone 6 Investigations Division, which will conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active, and no additional details about the suspect, the weapon involved, or the injured family members have been released at this time.
The residence is located in unincorporated St. Clair County, near Belleville, within the Metro East region of the St. Louis area.
Officials said further updates will be provided by Illinois State Police Zone 6 as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
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