CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — A 17-year-old from East St. Louis died in a shooting Tuesday evening, Dec. 23, 2025, in the 100 block of St. James Lane, authorities said.
Fontez Forest was shot and later died from his injuries.
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Cahokia Heights Police homicide detectives are investigating the incident.
No further details have been released at this time.
