Trooper Walks Free in Rachel Tarrence Shooting | St. Louis News

In a high-stakes case that gripped East St. Louis, the State’s Attorney’s office has decided no charges will be filed against the trooper who shot 40-year-old Rachel Tarrence during a tense traffic stop. The incident unfolded when police pursued a stolen Chevrolet Equinox — Tarrence’s mother’s car — into a liquor store parking lot. After Tarrence allegedly backed into a patrol vehicle, revved her engine, and advanced toward another, the lead trooper fired three shots — two of which struck Tarrence. Her son, in the passenger seat, was unharmed. After reviewing body cam and dash cam footage from all four officers, investigators concluded the trooper acted within their duty. The family was notified on July 16, and Illinois State Police were officially informed no charges would be pursued. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2d5db9c6dc56bd6