CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — A teenager was charged Thursday with first-degree murder in connection with the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old in Cahokia Heights.
Daniel Nunn was found shot and killed Saturday in the area of Melvin and Lazarcheff drives, just off of Camp Jackson Road. He had previously been reported missing to the Washington Park Police Department.
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The shooting prompted Cahokia Heights police to activate the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
According to the Major Case Squad, investigators followed up on more than 60 leads across the Metro East before identifying 17-year-old Jahrie Samudio as a suspect in the case. He was arrested Tuesday following a police pursuit that ended in East St. Louis.
As of Friday morning, Samudio was in custody at the St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center. He was charged as an adult in the case.
The relationship between the Nunn and Samudio remained unclear as of Friday morning.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation should contact Sgt. Jamal Jackson of the Cahokia Heights Police Department at 618-337-4277. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Resources for crime victims
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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.”
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