Andre Hutson, a 38-year-old African American man from St. Louis, was found dead on December 7, 2021, in Madison, Illinois. Police responded to a shooting call around 11:48 p.m. on Wayne Lanter Avenue and pronounced Hutson dead at the scene. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was called in and deployed 18 investigators to the inquiry.

Investigators concluded the shooting resulted from a planned robbery that turned fatal. Two men, William Jenkins and Larry D. Lovett, were identified and charged. Evidence including GPS data, DNA, surveillance video and text messages was used to link the defendants to an ambush in which Hutson was shot with a 9mm firearm and struck with a stun gun.

The convictions and lengthy sentences announced in court were described as a step toward justice by the Madison County State’s Attorney, and the community continues to mourn Hutson’s death. If anyone knew Andre, witnessed the incident, or has information that could still be relevant, please come forward.