13-year-old killed, three other teenagers wounded in St. Clair County drive-by shooting
A 13-year-old boy was killed and three of his friends were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Washington Park Saturday afternoon.
Johnny R. McCline was pronounced dead at the scene, according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
Illinois State Police and Major Crimes agents from District 11 Zone 6 were dispatched to 45th Street and Bunkum Road, where groups of juveniles were walking, at approximately 4:35 p.m., according to an ISP release.
It is not clear if the four victims are residents of Washington Park. The three wounded teens were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately known.
A motive has not been established, state police said.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-TIPS or the Illinois State Police at 618-571-4124.
This story was originally published November 20, 2022 at 10:46 AM.
