Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE 12/26/2019 4:00PM
The Major Case Squad will be disbanding this afternoon regarding the death investigation of Markell Deberry. The squad has completed its investigation and turned over all reports to the Cahokia Police Department. Persons involved have been interviewed, the vehicle, and weapon involved have been recovered.
Several forensic tests are still pending and need to be compared to various scenarios that have been presented which led to the death of Markell Deberry. This may take several weeks or more to have the tests completed.
Capt Bruce Fleshren
Deputy Commander
UPDATE 12/24/2019 3:00PM
The Major Case Squad continues to work the death of Markell Deberry in Cahokia, IL. The Squad has interviewed several persons of interest and recovered the vehicle believed to have been involved in this case.
There is no one in custody, and no charges have been applied for at this time, the investigation continues.
The person who was shot and survived, is recovering from surgery and is in stable condition, and is cooperating investigators to bring this case to a close.
Capt Bruce Fleshren
Deputy Commander
UPDATE 12/23/2019 8:30PM
The victim of the shooting in Cahokia is now identified as Markell A. Deberry age 19 who was staying with relatives on Delores Street in Cahokia, IL. but was from Edwardsville, IL before this. Deberry died from gunshot wounds at Touchette Regional Hospital.
Anyone with information about Deberry’s associates or who may been involved in his killing is asked to contact the Major Case Squad in Cahokia at 618-332-4248.
The second person shot in this incident is not being identified at this time pending further investigation.
No one is in custody at this time.
Capt. Bruce Fleshren
Deputy Commander
On Monday December 23, 2019 at approximately 1049hrs the Cahokia Police Department responded to a call about “shots fired” around 35 Delores St. Upon arrival officers found a 19 year old male shot several times, lying in the street. He was transported to Touchette Regional Hospital where he died from his injuries.
While at the scene of the shooting, Cahokia officers were informed that another subject was brought to Touchette Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was 21 years old and was transferred to St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. with life threatening injuries.
The second victim was not able to provide any additional information and the Major Case Squad was activated to investigate.
Capt. Bruce Fleshren with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department will be commanding the investigation with additional investigators from the area.
Capt. Fleshren – We are in the early stages of the investigation, attempting to locate witnesses in the area and any possible surveillance video as well. Anyone that could have information about this shooting or can identify a suspect please contact the Cahokia Police Department at 618-332-4248.
Capt. Bruce Fleshren
Deputy Commander
St. Louis Major Case Squad
