Two children shot at a home in East St. Louis

Joey Schneider

May 24, 2024 at 5:36 PM

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Two children where shot while inside a home Thursday evening in East St. Louis.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Friday in the 1800 block of Central Avenue.

Both children are hospitalized, though their injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

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Illinois State Police and the East St. Louis Police Department are investigating the shooting. It’s unclear what led up to it. Authorities have not yet identified any potential suspects.

Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

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