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
Rescue workers attending to a derailed train.

Multiple Fatalities and Grave Injuries as Train Derailment in Germany Leaves Passengers Stranded

SEVERAL fatalities and injuries have occurred following a derailment involving a train…
1,700 evacuated, firefighter dead as Turkey wildfires tear through major city

1,700 Rescued, Firefighter Killed as Major City in Turkey Ravaged by Wildfires

Wildfires that have plagued Turkey for weeks now pose a danger to…
poison ivy

Unsure if You’re Allergic to Poison Ivy? Think Again

(NEXSTAR) – You might have avoided the infamous rashes linked to poison…
Tesla Cybertruck owner recounts how thief exploited auto-lock feature to enter vehicle in Downey, California

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares How Thief Abused Auto-Lock to Break into Vehicle in Downey, California

A warning for owners of Teslas equipped with the auto-lock feature: Car…
The US and EU announce a trade framework after Trump holds tariff talks with top European official at Scotland trip

US and EU Establish New Trade Framework Following Trump’s Tariff Discussions with European Leader in Scotland

The United States and the European Union revealed a new trade framework…
Donald Trump waving on a golf course.

Sir Keir Starmer to Meet with Donald Trump at Scottish Golf Course to Address Child Hunger in Gaza

SIR Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump at his Scottish golf course…
Kidnapping survivor, once dismissed as a liar, now retrains police to help victims

Formerly dismissed as a liar, kidnapping survivor now trains police to assist victims

Denise Huskins, who was accused of lying after surviving a home invasion…
Suspect walking in a parking lot near Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tragic Mass Shooting at Bangkok Market Leaves At Least Six Dead

AT least six people have been killed after a gunman opened fire…
Boxer Dwight Muhammad Qawi dies at 72

Boxing Legend Dwight Muhammad Qawi Passes Away at Age 72

While serving a sentence for armed robbery, he participated in the boxing…
Coast Guard on boats

Unlawful Migrant Influx Hits US Shores Amid Coast Guard’s Struggles with Rising Numbers Under Biden Administration

The increase in illegal immigration via boats under the Biden administration has…
Exterior view of the Florida home where nine children were allegedly held captive.

Authorities Save Nine Foster Children from Remote House Where They Faced Abuse and Confinement

A FAMILY of four have been arrested after cops saved nine foster…
Surgeons performing surgery in an operating room.

China’s Disturbing Plan to Establish a Network of ‘Organ Harvesting Centers’ within Five Years… with ‘Donors’ Already Prepared

CHINA’S regime is significantly expanding its empire of organ harvesting centres in…