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Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with a targeted shooting in East St. Louis, Illinois, that resulted in the deaths of five family members and serious injuries to two others.
- The suspects had not been formally charged as of Sunday evening, and police have not disclosed a motive for the shootings.
- The attacks occurred at three different locations, with at least one suspect believed to be related to the victims.
- Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly condemned the violence but emphasized ongoing efforts to reduce crime in East St. Louis.
- The victims were identified as Cherie L. May, Devin D. May, Patricia A. May, Quentin L. Thompson, and Shania W. Thompson, though details about their exact relationships and the timing of the killings were not released.
