Brendan Kelly

Brendan Kelly is the Director of the Illinois State Police. He is currently in the news due to his involvement in the investigation of a "targeted mass shooting" that resulted in the deaths of five family members and wounded two others in East St. Louis, Illinois. On Sunday, Kelly announced the arrest of two teenage suspects, a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, who were taken into custody at Holten State Park. The investigation is ongoing, with the 16-year-old to be prosecuted as an adult and the 15-year-old's case to begin in juvenile court. Kelly's role as the head of the state police makes him a key figure in providing updates and overseeing the law enforcement response to this significant crime.