Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
Chairman of the Board
Chief Ray Johnson
MCS 23-793
Press Conference
Good afternoon. My name is Brian Koberna, I am a Captain with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Commander of the Major Case Squad activated in this case. I would first like to express my deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of the victim in this case.
I would like to commend the tireless efforts of the talented members of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis that worked this case. I would also like to recognize the members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, Madison County Coroner’s Office, Collinsville Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services. This case could not have been solved without their dedication.
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, at approximately 2:08 PM, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call of shooting in the 3300 block of Princeton Ave., Collinsville, Illinois. Upon first responders arriving at the scene and investigating the shooting, they located a male shot in a nearby vehicle. The male victim was transported to a St. Louis area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Major Case Squad was subsequently activated at the request of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Approximately 25 investigators responded to the call and worked until the case was resolved.
The victim was identified as:
Miguel Villegas De-Santiago, Hispanic Male, 18 years of age from Collinsville, Illinois
After a thorough investigation, suspects were identified. The suspects are identified as:
Albert Campos, 18 y/o H/M, Collinsville, Illinois
Matias L. Herrera, 26 y/o H/M, Collinsville, Illinois
The investigation revealed that Herrera drove Campos to the area of the 3300 block of Princeton Ave. Campos exited the vehicle, approached a nearby residence, and discharged a firearm in the direction of a residence and vehicles. Campos then approached a vehicle that was occupied by the victim, Miguel Villegas De-Santiago, firing his firearm several times in a pointed manner. Campos then ran to the vehicle being driven by Herrera, which fled the area.
