Ricardo C. Jackson, a 24-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on March 18, 2019, at a residence on the 800 block of 80th Street in East St. Louis, Illinois. He was found with fatal gunshot wounds and the Illinois State Police opened an immediate investigation into his death.

Investigators identified 26-year-old Herman D. Taylor as the primary suspect. Taylor was charged with first-degree murder, residential arson, arson, felon in possession of a weapon, and concealment of a homicidal death. Prosecutors said the charges reflected allegations that Taylor shot Jackson and then attempted to cover up the killing by setting fire to the residence; bond was set at $1 million.

The case has been handled by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office and the community in East St. Louis reacted with concern over the violence. Does anyone have information about Ricardo, his movements that day, or the residence on 80th Street that could help clarify what happened?