MCS Report #643
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Alton Police Department
Date of Activation: 07/14/2017
Commander and Department: Capt. Bruce Fleshren, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Christopher McGinnis, Cahokia PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Karla Heine, Columbia PD
Victim: Diondre Demetrius Shanklin
Suspect: Christopher A. Nettles
The Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad investigating the death of Diondre Shanklin (age 24). At approximately 11:14pm, police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 40 block of St. Ambrose Drive. Upon arrival, Diondre was located deceased on the ground.
As a result of the investigation, Christopher Nettles (age 23) was charged with First Degree Murder. His bond was set at $750,000.00.
