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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire damages Fairview Heights restaurant with no sprinkler system or working alarm
A fire badly damaged the Captain D's seafood restaurant in Fairview Heights early Saturday morning. Officials believe it started in the kitchen, according to Fire Chief John Winters, of Fairview Fire Department, which is part of Fairview-Caseyville Township Fire Protection District. 'There were no sprinkler systems, and the alarm system did not activate,' he said. 'So we were behind from the beginning.' Captain D's is at 6004 S. Illinois St. The fire department received a call about smoke coming from the building at 2:33 a.m. Saturday. 'We were unable to locate the fire because it had gotten up into the attic, so we had to back out and fight it defensively,' Winters said. 'We did get it under control. We were on scene for about three hours.' The building was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported. Five other departments — O'Fallon, French Village, Signal Hill, Northwest St. Clair County and Collinsville — also responded to help. East Side and Lebanon stepped in to cover the city of Fairview Heights temporarily. 'It will be up to the insurance company (to decide whether the building is a total loss),' Winters said. 'But they're definitely going to be closed for a long time.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Three officers shot during call in southern Illinois, one in critical: officials
The Brief Three Fairview Heights police officers were shot Saturday night while responding to a call; one remains in critical but stable condition after being shot in the face. The officers were responding to a report of a suspicious person when the situation escalated into a possible domestic incident and the suspect opened fire. The suspect was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered; Illinois State Police are leading the investigation. FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - Three police officers were shot Saturday night while responding to a call in southern Illinois, leaving one in critical condition, authorities said. What we know The shooting occurred around 9:44 p.m. on Potomac Drive in Fairview Heights. Officers initially responded to a report of a suspicious person seen prowling near a residence. When police arrived, they encountered the individual and determined it may have been a domestic situation. The suspect then pulled a firearm and opened fire, striking three Fairview Heights officers, according to police. One officer was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery. That officer is listed in critical but stable condition, authorities said. A second officer was shot in the arm and is being treated at a local hospital. The third officer was struck in the back, but a bulletproof vest stopped the round. That officer was treated and released. Police said the suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was taken into custody at the scene. A firearm was recovered. The names of the injured officers have also not been released. Community Reacts "If it is your way, we ask for prayers for these Officers. They went on a call for service to help people and keep people safe. They ended up being shot and fighting for their lives for doing their job," Fairview Heights police said in a statement. The Palos Park Police Department spoke out on the shooting on Sunday afternoon. "We send our thoughts and prayers to the Fairview Heights, Illinois Police Department. Multiple officers were shot in the line of duty last night, We stand with their department, families, friends, and community during this incredibly difficult time," the Palos Park Police Department said. Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky called the shooting a stark reminder of the dangers officers face. "On Saturday evening, our Police Department responded to a call for assistance, upon locating the suspect our officers were fired on by the suspect. Three of our officers sustained injuries, and were transported to local hospitals. We ask for your continued prayers and thoughts for these officers and all of the officers involved during their recovery. The suspect is in custody. "As always, the brave men and women of our Police Department acted with professionalism while protecting the public, to ensure everyone's safety. "As the Mayor, I would like to say Thank You to all of the law-enforcement officers, agencies and emergency personnel who responded to assist the Fairview Heights Police Department. "We appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers for our police officers and our community," said Mayor Mark Kupsky. What's next Illinois State Police are leading the investigation. Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- CBS News
3 police officers shot in Fairview Heights, Illinois
Three police officers in Fairview Heights, Illinois, were shot and wounded this weekend when someone opened fire. At 9:44 p.m. officers were called to Potomac Drive in Fairview Heights for a report of someone prowling around a home. They found the person at the scene and found it was a possible domestic situation, police said. During the encounter, the person opened fire and struck three officers. One officer was shot in the face and was in critical, but stable condition Sunday after emergency surgery. Another was shot in the arm and was being treated at a hospital after a bullet broke a bone, police said. A third officer appeared to have been shot in the back, but the officer's bulletproof vest stopped the bullet, police said. This officer was treated and released. Two other officers were treated at the hospital for injuries they suffered while fighting the suspect, police said. The suspect was taken into custody and a gun was recovered. Illinois State Police are investigating. Fairview Heights police said there was no threat to the community after the incident. Fairview Heights is located in the Metro East area of Southern Illinois, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Heavy police presence in Fairview Heights, Illinois
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – There's a heavy police presence late Saturday evening outside several homes on Potomac Drive in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Several police agencies, including the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, have responded to the scene. FOX 2 is working to confirm what exactly may have occurred at the scene. Developing story. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
