Investigators looking into the deadly shooting at a youth football championship game in Madison, Illinois, have released photographs of a man they want to speak with. The man could have information that helps explain what happened when gunfire broke out at Madison Senior High School, killing 64-year-old Steve A. Smith and injuring three other adults.
The shooting happened Sunday night, November 1, 2026, while a youth football league championship game was taking place at the school. Hundreds of people had gathered for the event when gunshots shattered the evening around 9:49 p.m. The gathering ended with one man dead and three others wounded.
Smith, a 64-year-old resident of St. Charles, Missouri, died at the scene. The three injured adults were taken to hospitals in the St. Louis area for treatment. Their conditions were later described as stable.
The investigation has since involved the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, the Madison Police Department and the FBI’s Springfield office. Detectives have been collecting photographs, video recordings and other information from people who attended the game or may have captured something connected to the shooting.
Some of the material submitted by members of the public has helped investigators identify a man they now want to locate. On November 5, the Major Case Squad released photographs of the individual and appealed to the public for help identifying him.
Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with the man because they believe he may have information that could assist the investigation. However, police have made it clear that he has not been named as a suspect. Investigators are seeking his cooperation, and the release of his photographs should not be taken as an indication that he is responsible for the shooting.
Anyone who recognizes the individual or knows how investigators can reach him is encouraged to call the Major Case Squad at 618-709-7750. Members of the public can also provide information through Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-8477. Anonymous tips may qualify for a reward under the program’s rules.
The case remains under investigation as detectives continue reviewing evidence and following up on information received from the public. Investigators are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and determine who was involved. For now, they are counting on anyone who recognizes the man in the released photographs to help them take the next step.
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