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ISP Investigating Officer Involved Shooting In Springfield

The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Springfield. Springfield Police say they requested the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation to take over the case.

 

It happened Saturday evening around 5:13 in the 2400 block of Neil Road. Officers were attempting to stop a vehicle as part of an investigation when four people armed with guns got out of the car. Police say shots were fired and one person was hit. Officers immediately provided first aid and called for EMS. The injured person was taken to a local hospital and is listed in serious but stable condition. No officers were hurt.

 

Several firearms were recovered at the scene. State police special agents will conduct an independent investigation. Once it’s complete, the case will be turned over to the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. The investigation remains active, and no additional information has been released.
 

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