Jamell M. Bridges, 24, of East St. Louis, Illinois, was found unresponsive on Judith Drive in unincorporated Cahokia on October 14, 2016. Deputies arrived about 10:30 AM after a report of a man lying in the roadway and discovered Bridges had a fatal gunshot wound to the chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department asked the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist. Investigators identified 24-year-old DeMarcus D. Scott, also from East St. Louis, and charged him with first-degree murder. Charging documents allege Scott shot Bridges in the head, causing his death; Scott was arrested and held on $1 million bond. Motive had not been determined, though the two were reported to have known each other.

Bridges’ family and the community were left grieving after his death. If anyone has information about what happened on Judith Drive that morning, please come forward.