Authorities said it occurred after an attempted traffic stop at approximately 5:13 p.m. in the 2400 block of Neil Road. Springfield police said the stop was part of an investigation. During the stop, SPD said four people with firearms exited the vehicle. Shots were fired and a subject was struck.

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State Police said they were made aware that East Peoria Police were chasing a wanted subject. The pursuit began on Interstate 155 and ended around milemarker 98 in the southbound lanes of I-55. As of 10:53 a.m., Illinois State Police said the subject has not exited the vehicle.