A shooting spree in southern Illinois left five family members dead, according to state police. The incident occurred over the weekend, with the suspects, two teenagers aged 15 and 16, arrested in East St. Louis on Sunday. Authorities confirmed that at least seven members of the targeted family were shot at multiple locations, with five fatalities reported.
Incident Details
The deceased have been identified as Cherie L. May, 49; Devin D. May, 24; Patricia A. May, 74; Quentin L. Thompson, 21; and Shania W. Thompson, 25. The shootings took place at three different locations within a few miles of each other, including near Summit Avenue and North 39th Street, at the Samuel Gompers Homes, and at Jones Park. Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly stated that there is a family connection between the suspects and the victims but did not disclose further details regarding their relationships.
Legal Proceedings
Due to the age of the suspects, authorities have limited information available for public release. Chris Allen, a spokesperson for the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office, noted that Illinois Supreme Court rules restrict comments on cases involving juveniles. The timeline of the shootings has not been provided, and investigations are ongoing.
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