– Officer-involved shooting in East Alton
– Man found dead in East Alton.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 6 is currently investigating a tragic incident involving a 47-year-old man from East Alton. Shannon Musgraves, the victim in this case, tragically died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after exchanging shots with police officers late Thursday night.
The Madison County Coroner conducted an autopsy on Friday, confirming the cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This revelation has left the community in shock and mourning.
According to preliminary reports, officers from the East Alton and Bethalto Police Department responded to a call regarding shots fired in the area. Upon arriving at the scene, they were met with gunfire from a subject inside a residence. In a swift and decisive response, the officers returned fire, thankfully escaping without any injuries.
After the exchange of gunfire, the suspect barricaded himself inside his home, prompting the East Alton Police to call for assistance from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Special Response Team. Upon entering the residence, the team discovered Musgraves with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Illinois State Police are actively investigating this officer-involved shooting and have committed to providing a thorough report of their findings to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s office for review once the investigation is complete.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and the complex nature of such situations. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Shannon Musgraves during this difficult time.
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– Illinois State Police man found dead following officer-involved shooting in East Alton self-inflicted wound
– Illinois State Police East Alton man dead officer-involved shooting self-inflicted wound.
