O'FALLON, IL., - The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 600 block of West Madison on Friday evening. Authorities said the incident involved an O’Fallon Police officer, who was not injured. Authorities said there is no danger to the public, and no suspects are being sought. The investigation is being conducted by the Illinois State Police in accordance with state law and department policy. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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When people use the term “Orwellian,” it’s not a good sign. It usually characterizes an action, an individual or a society that is suppressing freedom, particularly the freedom of expression. It can also describe something perverted by tyrannical power. It’s a term used primarily to describe the present, but whose implications inevitably connect to both […]
O’FALLON, Ill. - An officer fatally shot a knife-wielding man Friday evening in O'Fallon, Illinois, after two others were found stabbed. On Saturday, the St. Clair County Coroner's Office identified the man killed as Matthew Blanke, 53, of O'Fallon, Illinois. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Friday in the 600 block of West Madison Street [...]
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