Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE

February 01, 2020

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has reconvened in Cahokia, IL. today, February 01, 2020 to continue the Murder investigation of 19-year-old Dexter L. Byrd of Cahokia.

The Cahokia Police Department was dispatched to an area located in the 300 Block of Range Ln. in Cahokia on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at approximately 11:50 p.m. in reference to a subject shot.
Upon arrival, the officers of the Cahokia Police Department found Mr. Byrd lying in the front yard of 339 Range Ln. with an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The Major Case Squad is continuing to follow up on leads today. The Squad is examining some new evidence and video surveillance with the hope of identifying the person or persons responsible for the Death of Dexter Byrd.

The Illinois State Police and the several area agencies, which form the squad for this activation, are assisting the Major Case Squad.

The Major Case Squad, Cahokia Police Department and the family of Dexter Byrd are still asking anyone with information concerning this incident to please contact the Major Case Squad at 618-332-4248 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-8477 (TIPS).

Thank You,
Capt. Dennis Plew, #58
Deputy Commander,
Major Case Squad