Two men found shot to death at different locations in East St. Louis, authorities said
Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two men whose bodies were found in different locations in East St. Louis on Saturday morning.
East St. Louis Police Chief Kendall Perry confirmed that his department and Illinois State Police are investigating the homicides, but he said few details are available since the investigation is in its early stages.
Perry said police do not know at this time whether the two shootings are related. He did say that a juvenile suspect in one or both of the slayings is in custody.
One victim, a 64-year-old, was found in the 1700 block of Ridge Avenue, Perry confirmed. The victim’s identity has not been released.
The other victim, Willie J. Wallace, 74, of Frank Scott Parkway East, Swansea, was found in the 700 block of North 55th Street. Wallace was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, said St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
This story was originally published August 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM.