Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24th, 2025 @ 3:00PM
MAJOR CASE SQUAD CALLED TO INVESTIGATE
SHOOTING IN CAHOKIA HEIGHTS
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been investigating the shooting of an 11-year-old child for the past four days. Twenty investigators have followed up on over 75 leads during this time. The investigation led to the arrest of 33-year-old Jeremiah A. Johnson of Cahokia Heights, IL. On July 23rd, 2025 the following criminal charges were issued by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office against Johnson:
Aggravated Battery, Class X Felony
Mob Action, Class 4 Felony
Obstructing Justice, Class 4 Felony
Johnson is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail. The Major Case Squad is continuing their investigation into this tragic event and 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).
There will be a news conference on Friday, July 25th, 2025 at 9:00AM. The news conference will be held at the Cahokia Heights City Hall, 103 Main St, Cahokia Heights, IL.
Captain Adam Connor
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Capt. Adam Connor at aconnor@granitecity.illinois.gov
