An Illinois State Police trooper has died from gunshot wounds suffered while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis.
Illinois State Police Acting Director Brendan Kelly says 33-year-old Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, a 10-year veteran, died in St. Louis University Hospital.
Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith says Hopkins was married and the father of four-year-old twins and an infant daughter. The trooper, who wasn't identified, is being treated at St. Louis University Hospital. The extent of the trooper's injuries hasn't been disclosed. Police didn't say if anyone else was shot, nor have they revealed the issues addressed in the search warrant.
Police say there was an exchange of gunfire at the home at 5:26 a.m. Friday and the trooper was struck. It says the trooper, who was transported to a hospital, is 33 years old and a 10-year state police veteran.The Bellville News-Democrat reports several suspects were taken into custody but one remained inside the home and police were communicating with him with a bullhorn.Illinois State Police say a trooper has been shot while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis.
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