Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
On 08/22/2019 the Major Case Squad was activated for a victim who was found dead in a vehicle in the 700 Blk of Mildred Ave. Cahokia, IL.
The Cahokia Police Department responded to a report of “shots fired” at approximately 3:30 am and found the victim dead in his vehicle. The victim is a 35 year old male who appears to have died from a gun shot wound. At this time the victim will not be identified until family notifications have been made.
No other information about the manner of death will be released to protect the investigation.
At this time the investigation is just beginning and investigators are looking for witnesses who may have seen or heard anything in the area at that time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Cahokia Police Department or the Major Case Squad at 618-332-4248.
Capt. Bruce Fleshren
Deputy Commander
