Leroy Tinka Short was 19 when he was shot and killed on April 2, 2016, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Deputies responding late that night to the 100 block of Amelia Drive in unincorporated Cahokia found Short suffering from a gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital and died shortly afterward.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis took over the investigation. Authorities identified 19-year-old Lamondrae Garner as a suspect and charged him with murder with intent to kill or injure; bond was set at $1,000,000. Short’s death drew attention to gun violence affecting young people in the area and was described as a significant loss to his family and community.

If anyone knew Leroy Short, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what you know.