Illinois State Police asks for public’s help in solving East St. Louis slaying
Authorities in East St. Louis are asking the public’s help in solving the shooting death of a 64-year-old man.
William C. Clanton, 64, of East St. Louis, was shot June 24 at 11:23 p.m. in the 1500 block of Lynch Avenue, according to a release from the Illinois State Police.
“Clanton was shot by suspects in a passing vehicle,” the release states. “The vehicle is described as a newer, dark colored sedan with dark window tint, chrome trim around the windows, and driver door damage.”
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. said Clanton was pronounced dead at 1:10 a.m.
Illinois State Police and East St. Louis police are jointly investigating the homicide.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Illinois State Police at 618-301-0807, East St. Louis Police at 618-482-6600 or Crimestoppers at 314-725-8477 (TIPS).
This story was originally published July 11, 2022 at 10:02 PM.
