Shooting Near Veterans Parkway Leaves Woman Hospitalized, Investigation Ongoing

GraniteCityGossip.com August 29, 2025

A woman was injured in a shooting incident near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Cleveland Boulevard on Friday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Granite City Police Department.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to Gateway Regional Medical Center after a gunshot victim was dropped off at the emergency room. The woman was later transferred to a hospital in the St. Louis area and is currently listed in stable condition.

Authorities have identified the suspect as a Black female who fled the scene in a black Dodge Challenger. No further description of the suspect or vehicle has been released at this time.

Captain Adam Connor of the Granite City Police Department stated that the suspect and victim are believed to be known to each other. Officials emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public.

The Granite City Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact them at (618) 877-6111 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

No additional details have been made available, and police have indicated that further comments will be withheld pending the ongoing investigation.