MADISON, Ill. — One adult was killed, and three others were wounded in a shooting at Madison Senior High School on Sunday night, Nov. 1, 2026, while a youth football league championship game was being played, prompting police to seek help from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
The Madison Police Department requested assistance from additional agencies at approximately 9:49 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at the school, 600 Farrish St. in Madison County. Four adults had been shot. One was pronounced dead at the scene, and three were taken to St. Louis-area hospitals for further treatment. The three hospitalized victims are in stable condition.
The Major Case Squad was called in to assist with the investigation. A motive for the shooting was not provided.
Lt. Jared Fravell of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is serving as deputy commander for the activation. The squad’s command post is at the Madison Fire Department.
Investigators are urging anyone who attended the heavily attended game to provide information, photos, or video.
“Someone in that crowd saw something, recorded something, or has heard something since. We are asking those people to come forward,” said Lt. Andrew Pierson, public information officer for the Major Case Squad. “You do not have to have the whole story, a single photo, a short video, or one detail you think is insignificant may be exactly what moves this investigation forward.”
Anyone with information can contact the Major Case Squad command post at 618-709-7750 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
