Hes got a gun Dashcam Shows Driver Shoot Illinois Trooper Who Pulled Over To Help Him

(Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Jefferson County, Illinois On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at approximately 3:00 a. m. on Interstate 64 eastbound at mile post 72, an ISP Trooper stopped to assist a stranded motorist on the right shoulder. Upon arrival, the Trooper encountered 23yearold Brandon Griffin of Albuquerque, NM and 31yearold Christine Santos in the vehicle. A second ISP Officer arrived for routine assistance a short time later. While on scene, an altercation occurred during which gunfire was exchanged between Griffin and a responding officer. A 16year ISP officer suffered serious, although nonlife threatening, injuries after being shot during the altercation and is being treated at a regional hospital. Griffin was pronounced deceased on scene by Jefferson County Coroners Office personnel. The other involved Trooper and female passenger were uninjured. Initially, all lanes of Interstate 64 eastbound were closed, but were reopened at a