East St. Louis police officer charged in Belleville shooting

Off-duty East St. Louis police officer Jaylon J. Lee, 26, has been charged with aggravated battery. The charges stem from a triple shooting that occurred earlier this week in Belleville. According to Belleville police, the incident resulted in three people being wounded, including Lee himself. Prosecutors have officially filed the charges against the officer in connection with the shooting event, as reported by local authorities regarding the violent encounter that took place within the city.