Illinois State Police video shows murder suspect being shot by officer after chase

PANA, Ill. - Illinois State Police released dashcam video Thursday that shows a murder suspect being shot by an officer last weekend near downstate Pana.

On April 2, police were pursuing the driver of a vehicle who was wanted in connection for the murder of two women in Collinsville, Illinois.

Video shows officers chasing the male suspect who was driving a white truck. Eventually, the vehicle comes to a stop and the driver exits the vehicle allegedly armed with a weapon. He pointed the gun at officers before police opened fire, police said.

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Illinois State Police release video of officer-involved shooting after Collinsville homicide

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Content in this video is graphic and disturbing. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. ISP released video of a police-involved shooting that occurred on April 2.

It is not known how many times the suspect was shot or how many shots were fired by police.

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The condition of the suspect is unknown at this time.

The investigation is ongoing. No further details were immediately available.