Illinois State Trooper shot during traffic stop in Springfield in ‘serious condition’ who interacted with a suspect, 37-year-old Cristobal Santana of Chicago …
Captured in a shoot out with state police … ISP Trooper shot during traffic stop in Springfield in ‘serious condition’ who interacted with a suspect, 37-year-old Cristobal Santana of Chicago, believed to wanted in connection with a murder of 
Adrianna Lopez 37, occurring recently in Chicago.
Oct 25, 2023 Updated 20 min ago
ISP trooper shot overnight during traffic stop in Springfield, Illinois. Suspect fled prompting a shelter in place.
37-year-old Cristobal Santana was taken into custody at around 2 am after an extensive search.
The dramatic events unfolded at around 10:44 last night when an officer initiated a traffic stop. Santana, who Chicago Police were searching for in connection to a homicide, was an occupant of the vehicle. There are no clear reports on how the situation unfolded, but at some point Santana resisted and ultimately fired a weapon striking the officer in the leg. Santana then fled the scene on foot prompting the shelter in place.
There is no additional information on the initial incident or on any charges filed against Santana.
SPRINFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A man is in custody after a police officer was shot during a traffic stop in Springfield Tuesday night.
Springfield police and other departments responded to the 1600 block of Toronto Road at 10:44 p.m. to reports of an officer shot. In a release, SPD said the officer was from a different department but did not clarify which department the officer was from. Police said the officer was conducting a traffic stop when the shooting occurred.
The Illinois State Police clarified it was an ISP Trooper who interacted with a suspect, 37-year-old Cristobal Santana of Chicago, believed to wanted in connection with a homicide occurring recently in Chicago.
WAND News called Chicago Police. They said Santana has not been formally charged in connection with the homicide at this time.
During the interaction, gunshots were fired, and the Trooper was struck in the leg, ISP said.
The trooper, identified by State Representative Bradley Fritts (R) as Kody Green, is in the hospital listed in serious condition.
Santana fled his vehicle on foot, but was taken into custody at 1:58 a.m. No other police officers were injured.
Santana is also being treated for injuries at the hospital, ISP reports.
Toronto Road was closed from Cotton Hill Road to Horseview Drive. It has now reopened.
A shelter in place order had been given for all area residents, but that has since been lifted.
Governor JB Pritzker released a short statement saying, “Awful news from this morning. MK and I are praying for the trooper who was injured in the line of duty last night.”
ISP is investigating the shooting. No additional information is being released at this time.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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ISP Trooper shot during traffic stop in Springfield in ‘serious condition’ Oct 25, 2023 Updated 59 min ago
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Sarah Boyles, Freelance Journalist ll – 5hours ago
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1600 block of Toronto Rd is a large apartment complex. Lots of young college kids and young couples with little kids everywhere. Lots of places to hide. Vehicles, dumpsters, wooded areas, a lake, landscaping with retaining walls, 20 plus buildings, sidewalks that lead to total darkness! It’s amazing they got him without anyone else getting hurt in my opinion. My Son and DIL just moved out of an apartment there back to Salem in July because she didn’t like the violence and crime in Springfield. This will for sure go in her file of “I told you so’s”!
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Wanted in connection with the Murder of Adrianna Lopez 37, Suspect Darrell Rice aka Cristobal Santana … Please share and be on the lookout for this man. On Sunday night he took Adrianna’s life in front of her home, and fled the scene in a dark colored SUV Oct 22, 2023 at appx 9:34 pm cpdtip.com
This occurred near 54th and Narragansett in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago. There has been no arrest made, and the police are still looking for him.
Adrianna was a Special Education teacher, a daughter, a sister, and a friend to so many. Her and her family deserve justice. Please be vigilant and contact CPD if you spot him. https://www.facebook.com/amber.elena.58/posts/pfbid02Z6jBhRyi5Kf3eFxtX8h7FpSPSGmrq8EegzRQsr7KDVRnHkDyJjeykQmvohtPHRCFl
She was shot 10 times and was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.
There is no one in custody as Area One detectives investigate.
Norma Lopez is organizing this fundraiser.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the tragic passing of my beloved sister.Unfortunately my sister Adrianna’s life was cut short Oct 22.2023 around 9:30pm as she was shot multiple times in-front of her home in the Garfield Ridge area. She was a teacher, a daughter, a sister, a friend. We ask for your help in this difficult and unexpected time in our lives.We would appreciate any help that you can give to cover funeral expenses. Thank you in advance from the bottom of our hearts.
Con gran pesar anunciamos el trágico fallecimiento de mi querida hermana. Desafortunadamente, la vida de mi hermana Adrianna fallecio el 22 de octubre de 2023 alrededor de las 9:30 p. m. cuando recibió varios disparos frente de su casa en el área de Garfield Ridge. Fue maestra, hija, hermana, amiga. Le pedimos su ayuda en este momento difícil e inesperado de nuestras vidas. Agradeceríamos cualquier ayuda que pueda brindar para cubrir los gastos funerarios. Gracias de antemano desde el fondo de nuestro corazón.
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