Suspect flees after home invasion near Collinsville, fires shots at officers, police say
A man remains at large after an alleged home invasion near Collinsville and police chase into St. Louis Friday night.
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a reported home invasion in the 8900 block of Rene Ave. in State Park Place at about 9:43 p.m., Madison County Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said in an email.
The suspect forced his way into the residence armed with a gun. At least one shot was fired.
“This investigation revealed that the suspect and victims were generally familiar with each other and this was not a random act of violence,” Pulido said.
The suspect fled the scene in a gray Toyota pickup truck and was later spotted on Illinois 111 near Horseshoe Lake Road and led a pursuit on Interstate 55-70 by “several police agencies” including Madison County Sheriff’s Department and Pontoon Beach Police.
Once the crossed into Missouri, St. Louis City Police picked up the pursuit. Pulido said the suspect fired gun shots at the pursuing officers and the chase was terminated.
“Thankfully, there were no injuries sustained during the entire incident,” Pulido said. “For now, the suspect has temporarily avoided apprehension.
“We are thankful to all the law enforcement agencies that assisted and please know that our detectives will work tirelessly until the suspect is located.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Madison County Sheriff’s Department at 618-692-0871.
