Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
08/27/2019
The Major Case Squad had been called to investigate an apparent homicide which occurred at 785 Mildred Avenue Cahokia, IL. at approximately 3:25 am on 08/22/2019. The victim Mahir Smajic of St. Louis, MO was found dead in his vehicle.
After locating and interviewing witnesses who were present at the time of the shooting, Major Case Squad investigators developed a person of interest.
That person of interest was located in Godfrey, IL in the afternoon of 08/25/2019 and taken into custody without incident. He was held at the Cahokia Police Department pending warrant application.
On 08/26/2019 warrant application was made to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office for the subject in custody.
The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office declined to issue charges at this time. The case was taken under advisement pending further review.
The Major Case Squad has concluded its participation in this investigation and turned all materials over to the Cahokia Police Department. Please contact the Cahokia Police Department at 618-337-9505, Capt. Dennis Plew, for any other information.
Thank you,
Capt. Bruce Fleshren
Deputy Commander
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
