15-year-old boy shot and killed at his home in Belleville subdivision
Belleville police are investigating the shooting death of a teenage boy at his home Friday night.
Jarod Rhodes, 15, was pronounced dead at the home at 2765 Brookmeadow Drive, according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. It’s in a subdivision northeast of the intersection of Illinois 158 and Green Mount Road, near the Circle K gas station.
“Based on preliminary findings, the incident does not appear to be intentional, and the Belleville Police Department is not seeking any suspects at this time,” officials stated in a news release.
Police responded to the home at 7:53 p.m. Friday following a report of someone being shot, the release stated.
“Upon officers’ arrival, a juvenile male victim was located in the garage of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound,” it stated. “Officers and EMS immediately provided medical assistance; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries.”
An autopsy will be performed, Dye said.
Those responding to the scene included Belleville Police Department’s Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit. Investigators conducted interviews with witnesses.
Officials didn’t name the juvenile or give his age in the release.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic event,” it stated.
Police declined to provide additional information.
This story was originally published February 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM.
