FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, In poor health. (WLS) — A person has been charged within the capturing of three cops in southern Illinois close to St. Louis.
The capturing occurred round 9:44 p.m. Saturday on Potomac Drive in Fairview Heights, Illinois, police stated.
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Officers stated cops responded to a name a couple of suspicious particular person and the incident turned violent.
Police recognized the suspect as 22-year-old Elijah Thompson of Belleville, Illinois.
He was taken into custoy unhurt and a gun was recovered.
Three officers had been shot through the incident.
Officer Molly Muennich was shot within the face and underwent surgical procedure. Police stated she stays in important, however steady situation.
Officer Herminio Raimundi was shot within the arm and has been launched from the hospital.
Officer Andrew Ward was shot within the chest, however his vest stopped the bullet. He was handled and launched.
Pictured are Fairview Heights cops injured in a capturing from left to proper: Officer Herminio Raimundi; Officer Andrew Ward; and Officer Molly Muennich.
Thompson was charged with 4 counts of tried homicide, three counts of aggravated battery, and one depend of resisting arrest.
“Evil is available in many types and our officers confronted it head on. Our mission stays the identical, to guard with vigilance and serve with honor,” stated Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson.
Two extra officers had been damage in a scuffle whereas arresting the suspect, police stated.
Thompson was being held on the Saint Clair County Jail.
Fairview Heights police proceed to research.
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