The Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal officer involved shooting.
On Jan 4th around 10:15 P.M. in East St. Louis troopers were investigating a reported stolen vehicle when the driver, identified as 40-year-old Rachel E. Tarrence of Mayville, Ill., reversed the vehicle, striking an ISP squad car, and then drove toward a trooper.
The trooper discharged his firearm, striking Tarrence. Troopers immediately called for EMS and provided medical aid.
Tarrence was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. No troopers were injured in the incident.
The involved trooper has been placed on administrative status pending the investigation’s outcome.
