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Officer Shot in Granite City; Suspect's Criminal History Revealed

12/10/2025

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Police Officer Shot

The Granite City Police Department arrested 26-year-old DJ Marshall after he allegedly shot a Granite City police officer on December 6.
The officer is in stable condition.
Marshall has a lengthy criminal history, including a warrant for failing to appear in court.
Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing and are seeking information from the public, highlighting concerns about repeat offenders and Illinois' SAFE-T Act.

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Guardian Arrested for Murder

Jana Williams, guardian of Gabriel Williams, was arrested on drug charges after the murder of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Florida.
Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins are accused of luring Danika into the woods, where she was shot and burned.
Investigators probe whether Gabriel Williams stole a handgun from his aunt.
Danika's mother expressed heartbreak; both Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins remain in juvenile detention without bond, pending charges.

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Police Officer Shot

The Granite City Police Department arrested 26-year-old DJ Marshall after he allegedly shot a Granite City police officer on December 6.
The officer is in stable condition.
Marshall has a lengthy criminal history, including a warrant for failing to appear in court.
Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing and are seeking information from the public, highlighting concerns about repeat offenders and Illinois' SAFE-T Act.

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