Illinois State Police Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Fairview Heights
October 30, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2026
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Fairview Heights Police Department (FHPD) requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 to investigate an officer involved shooting.
On October 30, 2026, at approximately 1:33 a.m., FHPD officers responded to the 9100 block of Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect armed with a knife. The suspect did not comply with officers’ commands to drop the knife and charged toward the officers. FHPD officers discharged their firearms striking the suspect. Officers rendered medical aid until the suspect was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. No officers were injured.
This investigation is open and ongoing. Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be submitted for review to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney's Office. No additional information is available at this time.
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