Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, at the request of the Cahokia Heights Police Department. The activation was to assist in the death investigation of 19-year-old Daniel L. Nunn, who had previously been reported as missing to the Washington Park Police Department.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had been shot in the area of Melvin Drive and Lazarcherff Drive. Nunn was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators from across the Metro East area have followed up on over 60 leads, which identified a possible juvenile suspect.
The juvenile suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, following a vehicle pursuit that ended in East St. Louis, IL.
Members of the Major Case Squad presented the case to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. On March 28th, 2024, the following charge was issued:
Jaheim Samudio
17 Years of Age
Homeless
Charge: 1st Degree Murder
Samudio is currently in custody at the St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center. He is being charged as an adult, which is why his information is being publicly released.
We appreciate the diligent work of the 14 investigators who worked tirelessly on this case for five (5) days.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact:
Sgt. Jamal Jackson of the Cahokia Heights Police Department
📞 (618) 337-4277
or CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-TIPS (8477)
A booking photo of Samudio is attached to this press release.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deputy Commander Adam Connor
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
