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flag A Granite City officer was shot in a December 5, 2025, standoff with an armed, fugitive suspect still at large.

flag A police officer in Granite City, Illinois, was shot Friday afternoon, December 5, 2025, during a confrontation with an armed suspect near the 2000 block of Johnson Road. flag Officers responding to a report of an unwanted individual were fired upon, injuring the officer, who was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. flag The suspect remains at large, described as a male in dark clothing with dark hair and reflective stripes, and is considered armed and dangerous. flag Authorities are searching for the suspect, urging the public not to approach and to call 911 if spotted. flag A significant police presence was reported near Madison Avenue and 28th Street, and Frohardt Elementary School delayed dismissal, releasing students only to parents with identification under police supervision. flag The school district canceled a Christmas play, and community leaders expressed support for the officer and first responders.

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