Belleville Shooting Leaves Three Hospitalized

BELLEVILLE — Three people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a shooting around 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at a residence in the 200 block of Freedom Drive, according to the Belleville Police Department.

Belleville Police, St. Clair County Sheriff's officers and members of the Illinois State Police are investigating the circumstances of the shooting. The three injured people were taken to local hospitals for treatment, and their conditions were unknown.

Based on the preliminary investigation, police said all three people who sustained gunshot wounds were involved in the incident. Investigators are not seeking any additional suspects in connection with the shooting. Police have not identified any suspects or disclosed what led to the shooting.

Members of the department’s Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit were conducting the investigation at the scene. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police assisted in responding.

The identities of those involved are being withheld pending further investigation. Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available and is appropriate for public disclosure.

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