MCS Report #707
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Cahokia Police Department
Date of Activation: 12/23/2019
Commander and Department: Capt. Bruce Fleshren, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Matt Mason, Cahokia Police Department
Victim: Markell A. Deberry
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating a double-shooting that claimed the life of Markell Deberry. Around 10:50am, Cahokia police officers responded to a shooting in the 30 block of Delores Street. Upon their arrival, they located Markell DeBerry (age 19) lying in the street suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. A second victim (age 21) had also been shot and was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
