Red Bud Police fatally shoot man in exchange of gunfire
A Red Bud police officer fatally shot a male suspect early Sunday morning, according to a press release from Illinois State Police.
Officers were dispatched to a call of shots fired near of Illinois Route 3 and Clarence Drive when an unidentified male suspect shot a Red Bud Police officer. The officer was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and has since been discharged, according to the release.
Another Red Bud Police officer opened fire at the suspect during the incident, killing him.
The shooting is currently being investigated by Illinois State Police Zone 7 and no additional information will be released at this time, police say. More information will be provided at a press conference Monday afternoon at Randolph County Courthouse, according to Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published May 23, 2021 at 9:55 AM.
