Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2025 – 7:00 AM
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, between 6:20 PM and 7:00 PM, the Cahokia Heights Police Department responded to the area of the 100 block Lazarcherff for several reports of gunshots.
It was determined two 15-year-old juveniles had been shot and taken to area hospitals. One of the juveniles was treated and released. The other juvenile remains in critical condition.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was requested by the Cahokia Heights Police Department to assist with the investigation.
The Major Case Squad is asking the community for any information related to this incident. Information can be provided to the Major Case Squad Command Post at 618-332-4277 or to Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
The command post for the Major Case Squad is located at the Cahokia Heights Police Department.
Contact:
Sgt. Andrew Pierson
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
Twitter: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up:
Contact Sgt. Andrew Pierson at (618) 433-8928
📧 apierson@cityofaltonil.gov
