Multiple police officers in Fairview Heights, Illinois, are hospitalized following a shooting incident that occurred Saturday night while they were responding to a report of a suspicious individual on Potomac Drive. Officers were on scene around 9:45 p.m. when the suspect opened fire, injuring several officers who were later rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is in custody, but the exact number of injured officers has not been disclosed. This incident comes amid heightened concerns for officer safety, and an ongoing investigation aims to uncover further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a substantial police presence at local hospitals, including multiple police vehicles escorting an ambulance carrying a wounded officer.
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