Shooting at Madison High School leaves one dead and three injured

A shooting at a youth football championship game in Madison, Illinois, killed one person and injured three others on Sunday night.

Police reported the incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. at Madison Senior High School. The game was not organized by the school but was taking place on its grounds. One victim died at the scene, and three others were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating the event. Lieutenant Andrew Pierson, the squad’s public information officer, urged the public to share any information they have. He noted that witnesses might have seen, recorded, or heard details about the incident. "You do not have to have the whole story, a single photo, a short video, or one detail you think is insignificant may be exactly what moves this investigation forward," Pierson said.

The school district canceled classes for Monday and plans to resume them on Wednesday. The district issued a statement expressing sadness over the violence. It noted that while the game was not sponsored by the district, the event impacts the entire school community. Counseling and support services will be available to students and staff.

Authorities are asking for witnesses to contact the command post at 618-709-7750 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.