Teenagers Arrested After Shootings Kill Five Family Members at Different Homes

Two teenagers were arrested on July 13, 2026, after shootings killed five family members across three separate homes in East St. Louis. Police say the attacks at different locations show the suspects planned this carefully, rather than acting on impulse. One of the suspects is related to one of the victims. Prosecutors will now decide what charges to file, which could include the most serious murder charges.