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.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside a residence in Birmingham early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
The victim was identified as Ralen Jerean McCurdy, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. McCurdy was found unresponsive inside a home in the 4300 block of 12th Court North after police responded to reports of gunfire and an injured person shortly after 1:40 a.m.
Despite the response from emergency personnel, McCurdy did not survive his injuries. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel pronounced him dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.
According to authorities, officers assigned to Birmingham Police Department’s South Precinct were dispatched to the area shortly after 1:40 a.m. Thursday following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of an injured individual.
When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered McCurdy unresponsive inside the home. Emergency responders subsequently confirmed his death at the scene.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been publicly established.
Birmingham police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding McCurdy’s death. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and no suspect information or possible motive was included in the details released.
Investigators will continue working to determine what happened inside the residence and identify anyone who may have been involved. Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
McCurdy’s death marks Birmingham’s fourth homicide since Saturday, according to the information provided. The latest fatal shooting adds to a difficult stretch for the city and leaves another family grieving the loss of a loved one.
At 35 years old, McCurdy’s life ended in a violent incident that remains under investigation. His death is a painful loss for his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
As detectives continue their work, loved ones are left to remember McCurdy while waiting for answers about the circumstances that led to his death.
May Ralen Jerean McCurdy rest in peace. May his family and friends find strength, comfort, and support during this heartbreaking time.