MCS Report #492
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: East St. Louis Police Department
Date of Activation: 07/26/2011
Commander and Department: Maj. Thomas Coppotelli, Collinsville PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Gerald Brown, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
Victim: Elijah Clayton Mason Jr.
Suspect(s): Unknown
The East St. Louis Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Elijah Mason. At approximately 10:15am, police officers responded to the 800 block of North 72nd Street for a report of a suspicious situation. There they found Elijah Mason (age 39) deceased inside a residence.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
