REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF THE SUSPECT IN THE GRANITE CITY POLICE OFFICER SHOOTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2025
December 6, 2025
GRANITE CITY – As the search continues, the Granite City Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old DJ Marshall of Granite City, IL, who is believed to have shot a Granite City Police Department officer. Individuals with information can call the Granite City Police Department at 618-877-6111 ext. 3.
On December 5, 2025, at approximately 2:19 p.m., Granite City Police Department officers responded to a call in the 2000 block of Johnson Road in Granite City. When officers arrived and encountered Marshall, he pulled out a firearm, fired several shots, striking one officer, and fled on foot. The officer was taken to an area hospital and is in stable condition. ISP, utilizing K9 and an aircraft, is working with the Granite City Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement, and the FBI to search for Marshall. Marshall is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you see Marshall, do not engage and call 911 immediately. We'll provide updates as they become available.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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