Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2025 – 9:30 PM
Investigators from the Major Case Squad work several leads
Madison, IL – Investigators with the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis continue to make progress in the ongoing homicide investigation following yesterday’s activation in Madison, Illinois.
Since the activation Saturday afternoon, detectives have pursued 48 investigative leads, many of which have provided valuable information. As a result, the victim has now been positively identified as a 16-year-old Black male juvenile from East Saint Louis, Illinois.
Investigators have worked through the day and continue into the night, determined to bring justice in this case. The Major Case Squad continues to ask the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. Even seemingly minor details can help move the case forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Major Case Squad Command Post at 618-876-7182 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
Lt. Andrew Pierson
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
X (Twitter): @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Lt. Andrew Pierson at (618) 433-8928
apierson@cityofaltonil.gov
