Crime

Man shot to death in Cahokia Heights is identified by St. Clair County coroner

A police car belonging to the Cahokia Heights police department on Feb. 2, 2024.
A police car belonging to the Cahokia Heights police department on Feb. 2, 2024. Belleville News-Democrat
UPDATE 2/7/24, 2:35 p.m. - This story was updated to clarify the name and age of the victim.

A 22-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in Cahokia Heights.

St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified the victim as Bradford Readus, of the 100 block of Kenneth Avenue, Cahokia Heights.

Readus was pronounced dead at the scene in the 700 block of Mildred Avenue at 1:40 p.m., Dye said. He died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Dye.

Police have not released any details about the shooting.

This story was originally published February 6, 2024 at 9:56 PM.

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