WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. — A Belleville, Illinois, man was charged with murder six months after a deadly shooting in Washington Park.
Steven Tiller Jr., 22, was charged with first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon in connection with the shooting death of 39-year-old George Smith.
The shooting happened on March 29 outside of a business in the 6000 block of Forest Boulevard. The Washington Park Police Department requested help from the Illinois State Police.
According to a news release from the Illinois State Police, ISP agents identified Tiller as a suspect in the shooting. He was taken into custody on Oct. 11.
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.
