Crime
19-year-old Dreshaun Mathis killed in Belleville shooting
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Dreshaun Mathis, who was killed Saturday night in Belleville.
According to a statement from the Belleville Police Department, officers were first alerted at approximately 7:20 p.m. when they were dispatched to Memorial Hospital following reports that a man had arrived with a gunshot wound.
The victim, later identified as Mathis, was stabilized and then transferred to a hospital in St. Louis.
Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators determined that the shooting occurred in the 500 block of North 38th Street, though police have not disclosed the details that led to that conclusion.
The Belleville Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
At this time, no suspect information has been released.
This tragedy marks the fourth fatal shooting reported in Belleville in 2025, underscoring growing concerns about gun violence in the community.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Belleville Police Department or submit tips anonymously through regional Crime Stoppers services.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.