Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
Chairman of the Board: Chief Ray Johnson
Activation of the Major Case Squad Homicide Investigation
St. Clair County
On July 25th, 2023, at 5:44 A.M., St. Clair County Sheriffâs Department was dispatched to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Metro Link Station in East St. Louis, Illinois, in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, St. Clair County Deputies located an adult male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Turyan S. Austell Jr.
Sgt. Justin Biggs of the Monroe County Sheriffâs Department is serving as the Deputy Commander for the Major Case Squad.
There are nineteen investigators working the case.
The investigation is in the early stages and additional information will be released as warranted.
If anyone witnessed the incident or has information relative to the investigation, please contact the Major Case Squad at 618-825-5200 or Crimestoppers.
Further updates will be provided @MajorCaseSTL on Twitter.
