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Major Case Activation in Berkeley

At approximately 11:00 pm last night, July 7, 2024, the Berkeley Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Jefferson Avenue for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim inside a vehicle who had suffered one gunshot wound. The victim is a 45-year-old male.

The victim was transported to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim has died.

Springfield Police need the public's assistance to locate Jeffrey Garrett

The Springfield Homicide Unit identified Jeffrey Garrett 36 from St. Louis, Mo as the suspect in the July 5th 2024 homicide of Jack Osborn and 44 year old Melissa Smith. On July 9, 2024 the case was presented to the Greene County prosecutor's Office. Garrett was charged with two counts of 1st Degree Murder and two counts of Armed Criminal Action with no bond. 

Garrett is not currently in custody. 

Michael J. Davis Jr

The Illinois State Police are attempting to identify and locate a red Dodge Journey and a black male subject pictured in a blue hooded jacket reference this investigation. 

Robbery 1st Degree 1800block of Washington Ave

4th District detectives need assistance identifying/locating the suspects in the attached photos. They are wanted for the below incident. Suspect #1 is described as a black male, dark complexion, slim build, and was wearing a red skull cap, a white track jacket, tan pants, and black boots.  Suspect #2 is described as an older black male, medium complexion and build, grey beard, and was wearing a black t-shirt, black baseball cap, light colored blue jeans and black shoes. 

Wanted for Robbery 1st Degree-4479 Forest Park (Imo's Pizza)

Preliminary investigation revealed the suspect entered the Imo’s, announced a robbery, and then removed a handgun from the pocket of his hooded jacket. The suspect demanded the employees to open the register to which they complied. The suspect took the register and fled the scene in a black sedan. 

Wanted for Assault

Fourth District detectives need assistance identifying & locating the suspects in the attached photos. They are wanted for assaulting a 73-year-old security guard on 1/27/24 at the Icon Apartments on S. Grand Blvd. The suspects also attempted to steal the guard’s firearm during the assault. The suspects fled in a maroon Chevy Cruze after the incident.