Major Case Squad Called After Man Found Shot

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening on Walnut Street.

At approximately 9:11 p.m. on December 12, 2025, officers from the Cahokia Heights Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Walnut Street in Cahokia Heights, St. Clair County, Illinois, after reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found a 67-year-old white male with an apparent gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was called in to assist with the investigation. Captain Robert Thomason of the Belleville Police Department is serving as the Deputy Commander for the activation.

Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Major Case Squad Command Post at (618) 337-9507 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

More like this:

Cahokia Heights Fine Dining named Rep. Kevin Schmidt’s Business of the Month

Yesterday

Woman and Man Die In Shooting In Cahokia Heights

Dec 14, 2025

Multi-Department Response to Large Vehicle Fire at Cahokia Heights Tow Lot

Apr 11, 2026

Man Charged in Cahokia Heights Double Homicide Case

Dec 17, 2025

Person of Interest Detained in Dual Cahokia Heights Homicides

Dec 17, 2025