COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — A teenager was shot after a confrontation over the weekend in Collinsville, police said.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, a 17-year-old man and his friend were crossing the street at the intersection of Art Street and Eva Street around 9 p.m. Sunday when they were confronted by a group of four people. The group allegedly exchanged words with the 17-year-old before "at least two" of the suspects fired at the victims.
The 17-year-old was shot "more than" three times and was transported to the hospital, a press release said. The friend of the shooting victim escaped uninjured. The 17-year-old is listed in critical condition.
The four suspects were described as wearing dark clothing who fled on foot after the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department at 618-277-3505.
