Update: Major Case Squad investigating death of man whose body was found in Sauget

A man was found dead Sunday morning in a parking lot in Sauget. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating.

Sauget Police Chief James Jones said officers were dispatched to a parking lot in the 400 block of Monsanto Avenue at 6:45 a.m. to investigate a report of a man down. The lot is for overflow parking for Oz Nightclub, according to the chief.

Jones said circumstances surrounding the man’s death, including the cause, are unknown at this time. There had been no reports of gunshots in the area, he said.

“We don’t have those answers at this time,” Jones said.

The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of his family, according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.

The Major Case Squad was activated to investigate the death about 8 a.m. Sunday.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the Major Case Squad at 618-337-5267 or the anonymous tip line at Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-8477. Tipsters can receive up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

This story was originally published March 13, 2022 at 10:14 AM.