COLLINSVILLE - On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, the Collinsville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Country Lane and North Keebler. Collinsville Police said responding officers learned that the suspect had been following the victim for an extended period of time Tuesday morning and made multiple threats to shoot the victim.

“The victim was driving east on Country Lane with the suspect driving behind him,” the Collinsville Police said. “As the victim made a southbound turn onto North Keebler, the suspect fired multiple rounds into the driver’s side of the vehicle. Collinsville Police officers located the suspect vehicle at the suspect’s residence a short time later. Officers were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.”

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Collinsville Police said the investigation into this incident is ongoing.

“We would like our residents to know that this was not a random incident, as the victim and suspect were known to each other,” the Collinsville Police added. “Additionally, the suspect is in custody, and there is no further threat. We will release additional information following the issuance of formal charges.”

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