DUPO - The Illinois State Police announced Sunday afternoon that a police officer had been wounded and a second person was shot and reported deceased Sunday afternoon in Dupo. There was a standoff in a neighborhood just outside Dupo in the 400 block of McBride Avenue.

State Police reported the shooting occurred at 1:15 p.m. Sunday.

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Article continues after sponsor message

Dupo Police Department, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, and Illinois State Police are at the scene.

State Police said the suspected shooter is believed to be barricaded in a residence in Dupo.

More to come.

More like this:

Feb 27, 2024 - Edwardsville School District Announces Key Leadership Appointments at Lincoln Middle School and Edwardsville High School