GRANITE CITY, Ill. — A man who was shot this week by a Granite City police officer and a Madison County sheriff's deputy died from his injuries, the Illinois State Police confirmed Friday as the agency continues its investigation.
Incident and response
Authorities called to a residence on Edison Avenue near East 20th Street responded Monday morning after reports of an armed man at the home, according to a statement from law enforcement. Officers from the Granite City Police Department and deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office approached the scene.
Officials say the man was armed with multiple weapons and refused commands to drop them. At some point during the encounter, one Granite City officer and one Madison County deputy fired their weapons, striking the man.
The Illinois State Police, which is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, confirmed Friday that the man has died of his injuries. Authorities have not released the man's identity or details about the specific weapons involved.
Investigation status and information withheld
The Illinois State Police said the probe remains ongoing. Beyond confirming the death, investigators have not provided additional information, including whether the man used or attempted to use the weapons against officers or other people, or whether body-worn camera or dashboard-camera footage is available.
Family notifications, autopsy findings and potential criminal or administrative actions typically follow a completed investigation, but state police gave no timeline for those steps.
What is known
- Law enforcement responded Monday to a home on Edison Avenue at East 20th Street in Granite City.
- Officers encountered a man reported to be armed with multiple weapons who refused to comply with commands to drop them.
- One Granite City police officer and one Madison County sheriff's deputy fired at the man.
- The man died days later; his identity has not been released.
- The Illinois State Police is conducting the investigation into the shooting.
Local context
Granite City is part of Madison County and is served by both the municipal police department and the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The Illinois State Police frequently leads probes of officer-involved shootings across the state to provide an independent review of use-of-force incidents.
Officer-involved shootings typically prompt review by multiple agencies and can involve evidence collection, witness interviews, and forensic analysis. Officials did not provide details about whether other witnesses were at the scene, whether the man received medical treatment at the scene or at a hospital, or whether any officers were injured.
Questions remaining
Authorities have not disclosed the following information:
- The identity and age of the man who was shot;
- the types of weapons he was reported to be carrying;
- whether he fired at officers or others; and
- a timeline for completion of the Illinois State Police investigation.
| Agency | Role in incident |
|---|---|
| Granite City Police Department | Responding officers; one officer fired |
| Madison County Sheriff's Office | Responding deputies; one deputy fired |
| Illinois State Police | Leading investigation into the officer-involved shooting |
What to expect next
The Illinois State Police will determine and release the facts they can verify once their inquiry is complete. That may include a report of whether the shooting was justified under state law and departmental policies, and whether any charges or administrative actions are warranted. Until investigators release more information, many details about the encounter remain unconfirmed.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor the investigation and will update readers when state or local officials release additional details.
