12-year-old hit by stray bullet at metro-east apartment complex
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A random bullet struck a 12-year-old in the Greystone apartments in Cahokia Heights shortly after 6 p.m. Monday, police say.
Cahokia Heights Police Chief Thomas Trice said police are following several leads and investigators have identified a “person of interest.”
The investigation remains early and no other information has been released, including the condition of the injured juvenile.
This story was originally published July 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM.
Carolyn Smith
Belleville News-Democrat