The Illinois State Police said a 15-year-old juvenile was arrested after a body was found in a roadway in East St. Louis Monday night. Investigators responded around 10 p.m., quickly identified a suspect and took him into custody at a nearby residence. Video and a doorbell camera reportedly show the suspect wearing a clown costume; police are collecting footage but have not authenticated the clips. Officials say there is no public threat and asked anyone with information to call 618-806-7611.
15-Year-Old Arrested After Body Found On Roadway In East St. Louis; Doorbell Camera Footage Circulates
15-year-old arrested for murder after body found in roadway
A 15-year-old is in custody after a body was discovered in a roadway in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Monday night, the Illinois State Police said.
Investigators responded to a report of a body in the roadway at about 10 p.m. and were able to quickly identify a juvenile suspect, state police officials said. Agents located the juvenile at a nearby residence and took him into custody without incident.
Video circulating on social media — and footage reportedly captured by a nearby doorbell camera — appears to show the suspect wearing a clown costume near the location where the body was found, according to ABC News Chicago station WLS. State Police said they are collecting all relevant video evidence but have not authenticated the clips shared online.
Authorities emphasized there is currently no threat to the public. Anyone with information or surveillance footage related to the incident is asked to contact the Illinois State Police tip line at 618-806-7611.
Note: The suspect is a juvenile; officials have not released his name.
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