Kaven R. Gathing, 59, was one of two men found fatally shot inside a residence at the John DeShields Housing Projects in East St. Louis after reports of gunfire at about 11:40 p.m. on January 1, 2025. Officers discovered Gathing and 57-year-old Deron E. Baker; both were pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of January 2, 2025.

The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation with assistance from East St. Louis police. Officials have not released a motive, have not identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. Investigators are processing evidence and interviewing witnesses while family members and neighbors report grief and concern.

Does anyone who lived near the John DeShields Housing Projects that night have information that could help investigators?