EAST ST. LOUIS – At 3:27 p.m. on January 14, 2023, the Illinois State Police Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) responded to the 800 block of North 80th Street to investigate a homicide.

The victim, an 18-year-old male of East St. Louis was fatally injured when he was struck by gunfire.

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Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 314-725-8477 (TIPS) or PSEG Agents at 618-343-5239. Witnesses can remain anonymous.