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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in South St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO – A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train early Wednesday morning in south St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Fire Department.
The collision occurred in the 4900 block of Connecticut Street near Kingshighway, where emergency responders were dispatched following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a train.
According to Amtrak, the train involved—Train 22, the Texas Eagle—departed San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday and was scheduled to arrive in Chicago by 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.
However, an alert on Amtrak’s website states that the train is currently stopped due to a trespasser incident, indicating that an individual entered the train’s path.
Local authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, which is expected to cause significant delays.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased or any additional details about how they came into contact with the train.
As the investigation unfolds, Amtrak passengers traveling through the area may experience service disruptions, though it remains unclear how many other trains will be affected.
Our team is actively gathering more information on the impact of the incident on the south St. Louis community and will provide updates as they become available.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.