EAST SAINT LOUIS — A shooting in East St. Louis on Illinois Route 3 northbound near Interstate 55/64 left one person injured on the morning of Dec 17, 2024.
The incident was reported to the Illinois State Police (ISP) at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
According to preliminary investigations by the ISP Zone 6 Division of Criminal Investigation Major Crimes Unit, the victim drove their vehicle to the East St. Louis Police Department after sustaining gunfire injuries.
Emergency responders transported the individual to a local hospital for treatment.
As a result of the shooting, Illinois Route 3 was closed to traffic, with the roadway reopening around noon, Illinois State Police said.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the incident or the condition of the victim.
