MCS Report #828
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Dupo Police Department
Date of Activation: 02/03/2025
Commander and Department: Sgt. Justin Biggs, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Matt Werner, Madison County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: MSgt. Derek Weh, Illinois State Police
Victim: Cody L. Rhodes
Suspects: Kingston L. Todd, Bryce M. Rhodes, and a 15 year-old suspect
The Dupo Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Cody Rhodes (age 37). At approximately 11:32am, officers responded to the 100 block of North 2nd Street for a report of multiple gun shots. There they found two people, Cody Rhodes and another individual, who had both been shot. Both people were transported to the hospital. Cody Rhodes died at the hospital from his injuries. The other person had non-life threatening injuries.
During this investigation, it was determined that the three suspects were involved in an illegal firearm sale at the site of the shooting. Kinston Todd and the 15 year-old suspect attempted to purchase a firearm with counterfeit money. While doing so, they displayed additional firearms that lead to gunfire and, ultimately, the death of Cody Rhodes.
As a result of this investigation, the following criminal charges were issued in this case:
