Police ask for tips in search for murder suspects

The Illinois State Police are looking for tips to help them in their search for a pair of murder suspects.

Parry Gully and Melvin Smith, both 24 and from East St. Louis, are wanted in connection with the murder of Charles Harper which occurred June 17, 2014 in the 800 block of N. 79th Street in East St. Louis.

Both men have been charged by St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly with one count of first degree murder but remain on the streets.

State Police Master Sgt. Mark Doiron said Smith sometimes goes by the alias Alonzo St. John.

Both Gully and Smith remain at large. St. Louis CrimeStoppers recently posted their photographs on St. Louis area electronic billboards requesting information on their whereabouts.

Anyone with information about the men is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, the Illinois State Police or their local law enforcement agency.

CrimeStoppers can be reached at 314-725-8477 and Illinois State Police at 618-346-3990.

This story was originally published July 31, 2015 at 1:53 PM with the headline "Police ask for tips in search for murder suspects."