Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 02/01/2021 @ 1600 hours
*Subject: Major Case Squad Press Release
On Monday February 1, 2021, at approximately 0604 hours, Madison County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of residential fire at 2301 Wedgewood Dr., Alton, Illinois. After fire personnel arrived on scene and started attending to the fire, they observed a deceased adult male subject in the residence. A second deceased adult male subject was later located. The initial investigation showed that the victims appeared to die as a result of homicide means.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate this matter. At this time, approximately 20 plus investigators from the Major Case Squad are working this investigation. At this time investigators have not positively identified the victims. The investigation is in the early stages and there is no further information to provide at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis at 618-296-5544.
As this investigation continues, press releases and relevant information of the case will be released via Major Case Squad Greater St. Louis twitter account @MajorCaseSTL.
Respectfully Submitted,
Detective Lieutenant Brian Koberna
Deputy Commander
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
