Metro-East News

Man who died behind Cahokia Walmart likely shot himself, police say

Cahokia Police said Wednesday that a man found Tuesday likely died of a self-inflicted gunshot.

The body of a 22-year-old man was found by Cahokia police in a vacant lot behind the Walmart on Camp Jackson Road.

Lt. Robert Pipkens said “all early indications” showed the man shot himself, but an autopsy and family notifications are still pending.

This story was originally published November 22, 2017 at 12:07 PM with the headline "Man who died behind Cahokia Walmart likely shot himself, police say."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER