CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The Major Case Squad has been activated after a deadly shooting in the Metro East.

According to a release from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, at around 9:10 p.m. Friday, officers with the Cahokia Heights Police Department were called to investigate a shooting at the 3900 block of Walnut Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 67-year-old man who had been shot.

The man was taken to an area hospital, where he died.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Major Case Squad Command Post at 618-337-9507 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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