3 police officers shot in southern Illinois, suspect in custody, officials say

Sunday, May 18, 2025
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Three police officers in southern Illinois were injured in a shooting near St. Louis

The shooting happened around 9:44 p.m. Saturday on Potomac Drive in Fairview Heights, Illinois, police said.



Officials said police officers responded to a call about a suspicious person and the incident turned violent.

Three officers were shot during the incident. One is in critical condition.



Two additional officers were hurt in a scuffle while arresting the suspect, police said.

Fairview Heights police continue to investigate.
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