Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Suspect Wanted in Shooting of Granite City Officer

Granite City, Illinois — Authorities have arrested the 26-year-old man accused of shooting a Granite City police officer on Friday afternoon, ending an intense overnight manhunt that involved multiple local, state, and federal agencies.

Police confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody at approximately 3:15 a.m. Saturday and transported to the Madison County Jail. Law enforcement has not yet disclosed the location of the arrest, and the suspect’s name is being withheld pending formal charges.

Officer Shot Multiple Times but Expected to Recover

The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. Friday in the 2000 block of Johnson Road after officers responded to a call about an unwanted person.
According to Police Chief Gary Brooks, officers had barely arrived when the suspect opened fire, striking one officer multiple times.

The wounded officer was rushed to Saint Louis University Hospital, where officials said he was awake, speaking, and expected to make a full recovery.

The shooting scene—near Johnson Road and Carlson Avenue—prompted a temporary lockdown at Frohardt Elementary School, located less than half a mile away.

Overnight Manhunt Involved Local, State & Federal Agencies

The search stretched late into the night, involving:

• Granite City Police

• Madison County Sheriff’s Office

• Illinois State Police

• The FBI

Officers followed several leads, including:

• A report of the suspect at a home in the 2100 block of Lee around 7 p.m. (unfounded)

• Another report at 28th and Madison claiming he was hiding beneath a porch (also unfounded)

At the second location, a woman who said the suspect was her stepbrother told reporters she didn’t believe he had been hiding there.

“I just hope he doesn’t die and he doesn’t hurt anybody else,” she said.

Suspect Has Extensive Criminal History

Madison County court records reveal the suspect is a seven-time accused felon. He had an active arrest warrant tied to an August 11 incident involving aggravated fleeing from law enforcement while allegedly under the influence of multiple controlled substances.

He reportedly missed two court hearings in October, leading to the issuance of the warrant.

More Information Expected Soon

Authorities said additional details—including the suspect’s identity—will be released once formal charges are filed later Saturday.