CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated Monday night following a deadly shooting in Cahokia Heights.
St. Clair County sheriff's deputies responded at about 7:20 p.m. to a person shot in the 2400 block of Renois Lane. This is near Camp Jackson Road and Interstate 255. Police say they found they found a man inside of a vehicle who had been shot at least once, according to a news release from the Major Case Squad.
The victim, identified as 18-year-old Damonta T. Mosley, was taken to an area hospital. He later died, according to the release.
Investigators with the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, with Lt. Shane Brown of the Belleville Police Department serving as deputy commander, assumed the ongoing investigation.
Since late June, three Major Case Squad investigations have come out of Cahokia Heights, according to 5 On Your Side data.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-825-5200. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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.