QUINCY, Ill. (WCIA) — An officer involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning in Quincy is being investigated by Illinois State Police.

At approximately 7:45 a.m., Adams County Sheriff Deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a disturbance involving a call of a male suspect holding a knife in the 2300 block of Melview Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect.

One officer then fired their weapon after being faced with a threat, striking the male suspect, who was transported to an area hospital. No deputies were injured during the incident. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office requested Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 to investigate the incident.

State Police will conduct an investigation into the use of force part of the incident. After completing their investigation, State Police will turn all reports over to the Adams County State’s Attorney’s office for an independent review of the facts.

This investigation is still active and ongoing. No additional information is available at this time.