EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Illinois State Police is asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in a December homicide in East St. Louis.
ISP released surveillance footage Thursday showing a person of interest in the death of 47-year-old Dariell Braddix.
The East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP's help on Dec. 5 after Braddix was found fatally shot on the 600 block of South 15th Street.
Surveillance footage showed a masked person wearing all black and carrying a white bag while walking down the street.
Police are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 314-725-8477(TIPS) or ISP Special Agent Shaun Dannenbrink at 618-301-0807. Witnesses can stay anonymous.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
