Southern Illinois shooting: Elijah Thompson of Belleville charged in Fairview Heights shooting injuring Molly Muennich, 2 others
Share this @internewscast.com

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) — A man has been charged in the shooting of three police officers in southern Illinois near St. Louis.

The shooting happened around 9:44 p.m. Saturday on Potomac Drive in Fairview Heights, Illinois, police said.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Officials said police officers responded to a call about a suspicious person and the incident turned violent.

Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Elijah Thompson of Belleville, Illinois.

He was taken into custoy uninjured and a gun was recovered.

Three officers were shot during the incident.

Officer Molly Muennich was shot in the face and underwent surgery. Police said she remains in critical, but stable condition.

Officer Herminio Raimundi was shot in the arm and has been released from the hospital.

Officer Andrew Ward was shot in the chest, but his vest stopped the bullet. He was treated and released.

Pictured are Fairview Heights police officers injured in a shooting from left to right: Officer Herminio Raimundi; Officer Andrew Ward; and Officer Molly Muennich.

Pictured are Fairview Heights police officers injured in a shooting from left to right: Officer Herminio Raimundi; Officer Andrew Ward; and Officer Molly Muennich.

Thompson was charged with four counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery, and one count of resisting arrest.

“Evil comes in many forms and our officers confronted it head on. Our mission remains the same, to protect with vigilance and serve with honor,” said Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson.

Two additional officers were hurt in a scuffle while arresting the suspect, police said.

Thompson was being held at the Saint Clair County Jail.

Fairview Heights police continue to investigate.

The video in the player above is from a previous story.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Texas man admits to killing missing American Airlines flight attendant: Docs

Texas Man Confesses to Killing Missing American Airlines Flight Attendant: Investigators Report

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KFDX/KJTL) — Authorities in Fort Worth have reported that…
Senate passes Trump's sweeping 'big beautiful' agenda bill, sending it to the House

Senate Approves Trump’s Comprehensive Agenda Bill, Now Heads to House

The Senate Republicans narrowly pushed through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
Trump praises Mayor Adams' re-election bid — and threatens Zohran Mamdani with arrest if he interferes with ICE

Trump Applauds Mayor Adams’ Re-Election Campaign and Warns Zohran Mamdani Against Obstructing ICE

President Donald Trump expressed approval for New York City Mayor Eric Adams’…
Handout screenshots of suspect's Instagram story.

Chilling Social Media Post by Idaho Sniper Suspect Wess Roley Surfaces Hours Before Fatal Firefighter Ambush

THE suspected shooter who reportedly started a wildfire to draw firefighters into…
'Lawn guy' accused of throwing party at former client's home while they were on vacation: 'Epic failures'

“‘Lawn Maintenance Worker’ Allegedly Hosts Unauthorized Party at Vacant Client’s Residence: A Series of Missteps”

A North Carolina landscaper found himself in the weeds after allegedly throwing…
Blurred Google Street View image of houses and a street.

Why Homeowners Are Urged to Blur Their Houses on Google Maps – Important Details to Know

HOMEOWNERS are being urged to take an extra step to protect their…
Outdoor pool with swimmers and a building in the background.

Alarming Rise in Pool Assaults Hits German Region: 74 Cases Reported, Syrian Nationals Arrested for Alleged Child Groping

A DISTURBING epidemic is sweeping through Germany with hundreds of people reporting…
NYPD officers in Washington Square Park following the NYC Pride March.

Teen Shot Near Stonewall Inn Amid Chaos at NYC Pride, Hours After Bear Spray Incident Injures 50

TWO teenagers were shot near the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday night…
Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration

Trump Administration Files Lawsuit Against Los Angeles for Non-Cooperation on Immigration

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Trump administration initiated a lawsuit on Monday…
Paramount, Trump in 'advanced' settlement talks: court filing

Paramount and Trump Engaged in ‘Advanced’ Settlement Discussions, Court Documents Reveal

Paramount Global and former President Donald Trump are in the midst of…
Sen. Chris Murphy Says Quiet Part Out Loud About Democrat Socialist Mamdani and His Party

Sen. Chris Murphy Publicly Acknowledges Unspoken Truths About Democratic Socialist Mamdani and His Party

During an interview with CNN’s Kasie Hunt, Murphy was questioned about the…
Marvel's 'Ironheart' series explores STEM, self-discovery with Dominique Thorne leading the charge on Disney+

Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ series delves into STEM and personal growth as Dominique Thorne stars on Disney+

In 2016, an MIT prodigy, Riri Williams, made a remarkable entrance into…