CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated to investigate a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday night in Cahokia Heights.
According to a news release from the Major Case Squad, Cahokia Heights police responded at about 10 p.m. to a shooting in the area of 5895 Mitchell Lane. There, they found a man who had been shot inside his vehicle following a crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was identified as 48-year-old Lakarlo Williams of Cahokia Heights.
As of Wednesday morning, Major Case Squad investigators were actively working on leads to identify the suspect responsible for the deadly shooting. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-332-4277.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.
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