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19-year-old man found shot to death in Cahokia Heights. Police request public’s help

Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating death of a teenager in Cahokia Heights.
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating death of a teenager in Cahokia Heights. Provided

A 19-year-old man who had been reported missing was found shot to death Saturday in Cahokia Heights.

Daniel L. Nunn-Watson was shot to death in the area of Melvin Drive and Lazarcheff Drive, based on a preliminary investigation, according to a release from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. The Major Case Squad was activated at the request of Cahokia Heights Police.

He had been reported missing to the Washington Park Police Department, the release states.

“Nunn was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the release states.

“Detectives are currently following up on leads and no additional information will be released at this time.”

Authorities have asked the public to contact the Cahokia Heights Police Department at 618-337-4277 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) with any information about the case.

This story was originally published March 24, 2024 at 8:58 PM.

Carolyn Smith
Belleville News-Democrat
Carolyn P. Smith has worked for the Belleville News-Democrat since 2000 and currently covers breaking news in the metro-east. She graduated from the Journalism School at the University of Missouri at Columbia and says news is in her DNA. Support my work with a digital subscription
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