Police Officer, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL: Active Shooter
Timeline:
1:39 p.m. - Police were dispatched to Western Illinois University's campus
1:42 p.m. - First shots fired
1:49 p.m. - Police engaged and injured the shooter
2:10 p.m. - Lockdown lifted
Details:
An active shooter situation occurred at Western Illinois University in Macomb on April 28, 2023. The suspect was a 21-year-old male student who was armed with a handgun.
The suspect is believed to have been in the campus’s Memorial Hall when he started shooting. He fired multiple shots, injuring one person before police arrived.
Police officers responded immediately and engaged the suspect, injuring him. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The lockdown that was put in place for the campus was lifted at 2:10 p.m.
Victim:
The victim of the shooting was a 23-year-old female student. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.
Suspect:
The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Dylan Quick.
Quick was a student at the university, but it is not known what his motive was for the shooting.
He is currently being held without bond in the McDonough County Jail.
Investigation:
The Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at 309-255-4444.
Conclusion:
This was a tragic event that has left our community shaken. Our thoughts are with the victim and her family. We are grateful for the quick response of our police officers who saved lives today.
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