Incident

2-27-2026 Illinois Belleville 1-0

February 27, 2026

Location

2765 Brookmeadow Dr
Belleville, Illinois

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Accidental Shooting
Accidental Shooting - Death
Accidental/Negligent Discharge
Self-Inflicted (not suicide or suicide attempt - NO PERP)

District Information

Congressional District:

12

State Senate District:

57

State House District:

113

Victims

Name:

Jarod Rhodes

Age:

15

Age Group:

Teen 12-17

Gender:

Male

Status:

Killed

Subjects-Suspects

Sources

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/investigation-continues-after-juvenile-dies-in-belleville-shooting-91219.cfm?

https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article314877368.html