5 Killed, 2 Injured in Targeted Family Shootings Across East St. Louis; Two Teen Suspects in Custody
Ohio Ave & N 6th St
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Summary
- Five members of a family were killed and two others were injured in a series of targeted shootings across East St. Louis, Illinois on Sunday.
- The violence unfolded across three separate locations throughout the day.
- The victims ranged in age from 21 to 74. Two suspects — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested at Frank Holten State Park. Police confirmed one of the suspects is related to at least one of the victims.
- The Illinois State Police is seeking charges through the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office.
- Authorities stressed there is no widespread threat to the community, describing the incident as targeted.
- The Illinois State Police has joined local law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
Timeline
Authorities stressed there is no widespread threat to the community. The shootings are described as a targeted incident. A motive has not been released, though authorities said "a picture is coming together."
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking charges through the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Two suspects — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested at Frank Holten State Park. One of the suspects is related to at least one of the victims.
The five victims have been identified as Quentin L. Thompson, 21; Devin D. May, 24; Shania W. Thompson, 25; Cherie L. May, 49; and Patricia A. May, 74.
Two others were also shot at Jones Park and have been hospitalized.
A fifth victim was shot at Jones Park, located across the street from the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. That victim later died.
One person was killed at a home at N. 39th Street and Summit Avenue in East St. Louis, while three others were killed at the Samuel Gompers Housing Development.
Five members of a family were killed and two others were injured in multiple targeted shootings across East St. Louis on Sunday.
Incident reported at Ohio Ave & N 6th St.
Authorities stressed there is no widespread threat to the community. The shootings are described as a targeted incident. A motive has not been released, though authorities said "a picture is coming together."
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking charges through the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Two suspects — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested at Frank Holten State Park. One of the suspects is related to at least one of the victims.
The five victims have been identified as Quentin L. Thompson, 21; Devin D. May, 24; Shania W. Thompson, 25; Cherie L. May, 49; and Patricia A. May, 74.
Two others were also shot at Jones Park and have been hospitalized.
A fifth victim was shot at Jones Park, located across the street from the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. That victim later died.
One person was killed at a home at N. 39th Street and Summit Avenue in East St. Louis, while three others were killed at the Samuel Gompers Housing Development.
Five members of a family were killed and two others were injured in multiple targeted shootings across East St. Louis on Sunday.
Incident reported at Ohio Ave & N 6th St.
Authorities stressed there is no widespread threat to the community. The shootings are described as a targeted incident. A motive has not been released, though authorities said "a picture is coming together."
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking charges through the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Two suspects — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested at Frank Holten State Park. One of the suspects is related to at least one of the victims.
The five victims have been identified as Quentin L. Thompson, 21; Devin D. May, 24; Shania W. Thompson, 25; Cherie L. May, 49; and Patricia A. May, 74.
Two others were also shot at Jones Park and have been hospitalized.
A fifth victim was shot at Jones Park, located across the street from the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. That victim later died.
One person was killed at a home at N. 39th Street and Summit Avenue in East St. Louis, while three others were killed at the Samuel Gompers Housing Development.
Five members of a family were killed and two others were injured in multiple targeted shootings across East St. Louis on Sunday.
Incident reported at Ohio Ave & N 6th St.
Authorities stressed there is no widespread threat to the community. The shootings are described as a targeted incident. A motive has not been released, though authorities said "a picture is coming together."
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking charges through the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Two suspects — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested at Frank Holten State Park. One of the suspects is related to at least one of the victims.
The five victims have been identified as Quentin L. Thompson, 21; Devin D. May, 24; Shania W. Thompson, 25; Cherie L. May, 49; and Patricia A. May, 74.
Two others were also shot at Jones Park and have been hospitalized.
A fifth victim was shot at Jones Park, located across the street from the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. That victim later died.
One person was killed at a home at N. 39th Street and Summit Avenue in East St. Louis, while three others were killed at the Samuel Gompers Housing Development.
Five members of a family were killed and two others were injured in multiple targeted shootings across East St. Louis on Sunday.
Incident reported at Ohio Ave & N 6th St.
Authorities stressed there is no widespread threat to the community. The shootings are described as a targeted incident. A motive has not been released, though authorities said "a picture is coming together."
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking charges through the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Two suspects — ages 15 and 16 — were arrested at Frank Holten State Park. One of the suspects is related to at least one of the victims.
The five victims have been identified as Quentin L. Thompson, 21; Devin D. May, 24; Shania W. Thompson, 25; Cherie L. May, 49; and Patricia A. May, 74.
Two others were also shot at Jones Park and have been hospitalized.
A fifth victim was shot at Jones Park, located across the street from the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. That victim later died.
One person was killed at a home at N. 39th Street and Summit Avenue in East St. Louis, while three others were killed at the Samuel Gompers Housing Development.
Five members of a family were killed and two others were injured in multiple targeted shootings across East St. Louis on Sunday.
Incident reported at Ohio Ave & N 6th St.
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Were they trying to end the entire bloodline gaddamn
Sounds like family conflict.
Charge the parents
@northolmstedUser1910569002 I disagree, the parents might not have known that the teenagers had any weapons. It would not be hard for them to have had no idea that they would be involved with a shooting.
Sam Neill passed. That was my wake up news
Were they trying to end the entire bloodline gaddamn
Sounds like family conflict.
Charge the parents
@northolmstedUser1910569002 I disagree, the parents might not have known that the teenagers had any weapons. It would not be hard for them to have had no idea that they would be involved with a shooting.
Sam Neill passed. That was my wake up news
Were they trying to end the entire bloodline gaddamn
Sounds like family conflict.
Charge the parents
@northolmstedUser1910569002 I disagree, the parents might not have known that the teenagers had any weapons. It would not be hard for them to have had no idea that they would be involved with a shooting.
Sam Neill passed. That was my wake up news
Were they trying to end the entire bloodline gaddamn
Sounds like family conflict.
Charge the parents
@northolmstedUser1910569002 I disagree, the parents might not have known that the teenagers had any weapons. It would not be hard for them to have had no idea that they would be involved with a shooting.
Sam Neill passed. That was my wake up news
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Were they trying to end the entire bloodline gaddamn
Sounds like family conflict.
Charge the parents
@northolmstedUser1910569002 I disagree, the parents might not have known that the teenagers had any weapons. It would not be hard for them to have had no idea that they would be involved with a shooting.
Sam Neill passed. That was my wake up news