Two more teenagers are victims of shootings in the metro-east
Two teenagers were shot in Cahokia Heights Saturday night.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate the shooting, which occurred in the 100 block of Lazarcheff Drive between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to officials.
Both of the teenage victims are 15-years old. One of them was treated and released from an area hospital while the other remains in critical condition at a St. Louis area hospital, investigators said in a release.
Cahokia Heights requested the Major Case Squad to assist in the investigation.
Investigators are asking that anyone who may have information about the shooting to call the Major Case Squad command post at the Cahokia Heights Police Department. Tips can be called in anonymously to 618 332-4277 or to Crime stoppers at 1-866 371-TIPS (8477).
Saturday’s shooting is the latest in a rash of violent crimes involving metro-east teenagers.
On Feb. 3, Di’Rico V. Washington, 16, of Belleville, died after being shot on 81st Street. Belleville Police arrested three suspects in connection with the shooting.
On the same day, a Missouri teenager, Kingston Todd, 16, was charged in St. Clair County with murder in the shooting death of Cody Rhodes, 37, in Dupo. Two others also were arrested in connection with the crime.
Parker Bujnak, 17, of Belleville, was shot and killed on 59th and State Streets in East St. Louis of Feb. 8. Celvin Rogers, 19, of East St. Louis now faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder.
In January, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney charged Jalyn A. Givins, 19, with first-degree murder of the 2024 death of Hayden Chisholm, 16, months after he was shot at a Belleville skate park.
This story was originally published February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM.
