PRESS RELEASE 06/02/2022
On 06-02-2022 at approximately 1129 hours, St. Clair County Illinois Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to the 9300 Block of Golden Rule Mine Rd. in rural New Athens, IL for a report of subjects shot.
Upon arrival deputies located three males with gunshot wounds outside of the home. One male was found deceased, and the other two were wounded. One had critical injuries and was air lifted to a hospital in St. Louis, MO. The other was transported by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Both remain in the hospital, now in stable condition.
The victim found dead at the scene is identified as
Austin M. Evans-Blakey
Male Age 25
Lenzburg, IL
He was employed as a handy man by the home owner.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Major Case Squad is continuing to follow leads as they develop. Anyone with information is asked to call the Freeburg Police Department at 618-539-3132.
We continue to search for a vehicle of interest, a BLUE CHEVROLET LUMINA WITH A YELLOW LIGHT ON THE ROOF.
Thank you,
Capt. Bruce Fleshren
