Sunday update: The latest news about the aftermath of the Edwardsville tornado
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Tornado hits Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. Six people killed
Here’s coverage of the aftermath storms that struck the metro-east in December 2021
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Local authorities and Amazon representatives continued working Sunday to account for everyone who had been inside a warehouse that was struck by a tornado on Friday night.
Amazon representatives are on site as the Edwardsville Fire Department clears debris, according to a news release from the Police Department.
Six people were killed when the tornado struck around 8:30 p.m. Friday, collapsing the building and trapping some workers inside.
“At this time, there are no additional reports of people missing,” the release stated.. “Search efforts continue, to ensure that there are no additional victims.”
Police are asking the public to report anyone missing by calling 618-656-2131.
Identities of victims released
Authorities on Sunday released the names of six people who died after a tornado struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville Friday night.
Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn identified the victims as:
Austin J. McEwen, 26, of Edwardsville , IL
Deandre S. Morrow 28, of St. Louis, MO
Clayton Lynn Cope, 29, of Alton, IL
Etheria S. Hebb, 34, of St. Louis, MO
Larry E. Virden, 46, of Collinsville, IL
Kevin D. Dickey, 62, of Carlyle, Illinois.
This is a developing story and will be updated
This story was originally published December 12, 2021 at 12:51 PM.
