Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
Chairman of the Board
Chief Ray Johnson
On March 12, 2023, at 1:21 a.m., Belleville Police were dispatched to the 400 block of South 29th Street, Belleville, Illinois, in reference to a 911 call for service. Upon arrival, Belleville officers located a 38-year-old male victim inside a residence with a gunshot wound. Initial responding officers and EMS personnel noted the victim showed no signs of life and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the St. Clair County Coronerâs Office.
The victim has been identified as Paul Kirby from Belleville, Illinois.
MSgt. Shane Brown of Belleville Police Department is serving as the Deputy Commander for the Major Case Squad.
There are twenty-five investigators working the case.
The investigation is in the early stages and additional information will be released as warranted.
If anyone witnessed the incident or has information relative to the investigation, please contact the Major Case Squad at 618-355-9793 or Crimestoppers.
