A homicide occurred in East St. Louis, Illinois. The victim, a 78-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries. Authorities have a suspect in custody, a teenager. The incident is under investigation. Details about the events surrounding the death are available from news sources. Further information can be found through First Alert 4 or Gray News, including a video that may be related to the incident.
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