Levell Andrew Douglas, 37, of St. Louis, Missouri, was found shot and pronounced dead on September 14, 2024, in an alley in the 1600 block of 5th Street in Madison, Illinois. Madison police arrived about 8:52 AM and the Major Case Squad assisted in the investigation; Sgt. Justin Biggs of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department served as commander, with Lt. Eric Owen of Collinsville PD and Det. Shawn O’Dell of Belleville PD listed as deputy report officers.

Douglas was born June 21, 1987, in St. Louis to Levell Andrew Wooten and Shirley Marie Douglas. A Collinsville High School graduate, Class of 2004, he enjoyed rap music, sports, family time and had hoped to attend culinary school to become a chef. He is survived by thirteen siblings and a large extended family.

Taylor S. Nelson, 25, was charged with Obstructing Justice/Destroy Evidence and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon/Vehicle in connection with Douglas’s death. A funeral service was held October 2, 2024, at Baucom’s Life Celebration Center in Jennings, Missouri. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).