Five people killed in a targeted mass shooting in East St. Louis; the city, once Illinois’ fourth-largest, has faced population decline and urban strain.
Five people have been killed and two others wounded in a targeted mass shooting across three East St. Louis locations over the weekend. Two teens, including a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, are in custody. The suspects have been charged/allegations include murder and other counts; the incidents led to a vehicle stop and arrests in a state park.