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ISP: Two arrested in ESL for first-degree murder

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EAST ST. LOUIS — Two individuals were arrested in East St. Louis in relation to a homicide investigation on Friday. This is according to a news release from the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation.

Special agents from the Public Safety Enforcement Group would arrest Rashad M. Bonner and Damontez F. Williams, both of East St. Louis, on Wednesday, according to booking photos.

Bonner, 18, and Williams, 21, are facing charges for first-degree murder, which is a Class M felony, following the shooting and killing of Dewayne T. Wright, 22, of Belleville.

Wright was shot multiple times while walking with Bonner and Williams. Following the June 6 incident, Wright would be taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The East St. Louis Police Department requested assistance from the Illinois State Police in the investigation of the incident, which occurred at 84th and Washington streets.

The state police would consider Bonner and Williams as prime suspects and would refer the case to St. Clair County State’s Attorney James Gomric. Formal charges of first-degree murder were issued for both Bonner and Williams.

Both are currently held in the St. Clair County Jail pending first appearances. The Illinois State Police has no further information to provide at this time.

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