FBI Opens Photo Portal After Madison Youth Football Shooting
Investigators are asking witnesses to upload images from the championship game, including recordings that show only the crowd, as the search for answers continues.
MADISON, Ill. — U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft is asking the public for photos, videos and information to help investigators identify those involved in a shooting that killed one person and injured three during a youth football championship game Sunday night, Nov. 1, 2026, at Madison Senior High School.
One person died at the scene, and three others were taken to area hospitals and were reported in stable condition. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is leading the investigation with the Madison Police Department.
Get The Latest News!
Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
“While watching 12- and 13-year-olds play football, violence erupted and gunshots rang out killing one, injuring three, and creating terror for hundreds,” Weinhoeft said in a statement.
The FBI established an online tip portal to collect photos and videos from the incident. Investigators are seeking all images and recordings, including those that do not show the shooting. Photos showing the crowd, clothing and faces could be critical to the investigation, according to the statement.
Area surveillance cameras captured many of the events, but investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying those involved.
The U.S. Department of Justice has directed all U.S. attorneys to ensure a rapid federal response to combat violent crime. Resources from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and U.S. Marshals Service have been directed to assist in the investigation.
“We don’t have to live like this. Law enforcement working with the community can bring this lawlessness to end. Please help us do so,” Weinhoeft said.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said it will continue working with law enforcement and Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
An FBI tip line was created to receive photos and videos from the incident. We are asking the public to share every video and every photo from the incident, even if it did not capture the actual shooting incident. Any photo showing the crowd, clothing and faces could be critical to this investigation. Many of the events are captured on area surveillance cameras, but we need the public’s help to identify those involved. Please upload photos and videos to: https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/7a3b922a9c889f5.
Investigators are asking anyone who was at the game to come forward with information. Tips can also be given to the Major Case Squad command post at 618-709-7750 or to Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
More like this:
- Most Popular
- Top Stories
- Most Recent
