BELLEVILLE, Ill. — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is requesting the public's help identifying a person of interest in the homicide investigation of a 33-year-old Belleville man.
In a tweet announcing the activation, the Major Case Squad said at about 10:45 p.m. Friday, the Belleville Police Department responded to a report of a man shot in the 9800 block of West Main Street in Belleville.
Officers responding to the scene found 33-year-old Deante White suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. White was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday, MCS investigators released photos of an individual the squad called a "person of interest" and asked for the public's help identifying the person.
Belleville police then requested Major Case Squad's assistance in investigating the homicide. There are approximately a dozen MCS investigators working on the case, the tweet said.
Anyone with information on White's death is asked to called the Major Case Squad at 618-355-9793 or call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 to remain anonymous.
This is a developing story. Information will be updated as it is confirmed by 5 On Your Side.
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Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
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