BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A St. Clair County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man while responding to a domestic disturbance involving a man who was armed, the sheriff's office said.
In a press release, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department said deputies were called to a home on Schmidt Lane in Belleville at about 7:45 Thursday night. Deputies were told a man was involved in a domestic disturbance and as they arrived on the scene, deputies say they heard him fire his gun multiple times.
The press release says the man confronted multiple deputies while still armed. At that time, one of the deputies then shot and killed the man, according to the press release.
Police are still working to notify the man's family, so he has not been identified. They said he was 69 years old.
The Illinois State Police Zone 6 Investigations Division is handling an independent investigation of the shooting.
Domestic violence resources
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the Safe Connections Crisis Helpline at 314-531-2003. You can also text that number from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, free of charge.
Alternatives to Living In Violent Environments also has a crisis line at 314-993-2777. ALIVE also has hotline specifically for those in Franklin County at 800-941-9144.
The Women's Safe House can be reached 24 hours a day at 314-772-4535.