Jesus Escobedo, 26, of Granite City, was shot and killed after an altercation outside Patrick’s Bar on Nameoki Road in the early hours of October 25, 2025. Officers were called just before 2 a.m.; Escobedo was transported to Gateway Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead at 2:37 a.m., the Madison County Coroner confirmed. A preliminary autopsy found injuries consistent with a gunshot wound, with final determinations pending toxicology and further investigation.

Police detained a suspect soon after the incident. By October 27 prosecutors charged a 21-year-old Granite City man with aggravated unlawful possession of a 10 mm handgun without a concealed-carry permit; the man reportedly held a Firearm Owner’s Identification card. No homicide charge had been announced and the investigation remained active. Funeral arrangements were set for October 31 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.

If anyone witnessed the confrontation outside Patrick’s Bar or has information that could help the investigation, please contact Granite City police.