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ISP arrest man in connection to fatal shooting in Washington Park
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. (First Alert 4) – Illinois State Police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting in Washington Park in March of 2024.
According to ISP, 22-year-old Steven Tiller Jr., of Belleville, Ill., has been arrested and charged with murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
On March 29, ISP was requested by the Washington Park Police Department to investigate a homicide that happened outside of a business in the 6000 block of Forest Blvd. A man, identified as George Smith, 39, of East St. Louis, died at the hospital after he was struck by gunfire.
Following an investigation, ISP agents identified Tiller as a suspect and arrested him on October 11.
Tiller is being held at the St. Clair County Jail.
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