CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill.—One of two teenagers shot over the weekend has died, that's according to the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. Invesgtigators announced Tuesday 15-year-old Charles E. Jones passed away. and the shooting of an unnamed 15-year-old after being requested by the Cahokia Heights Police Department.

Last Saturday, police received multiple reports of gunshots and discovered Jones and another teenager shot in the 100 block of Lazarcheff in Cahokia Heights. Both teens were taken to a hospital where one was treated and released. 

The Major Case Squad says Jones was in critical condition fllowing the shooting.

Detectives say since the shooting, they have followed up on over 60 leads.

“Persons of interest have been developed, and some individuals are currently in custody,” said Sgt. Andrew Pierson, Public Information Officer for the Major Case Squad on their X account. Officials say the names or potential charges are not being rleeased at this time.

Investigators are still actively pursing several leads and asking anyone with information to come forward by contacting the Major Case Squad at 618-332-4277 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

“The findings will be presented to the St. Clair county State’s Attorney’s Office for review.”

As the investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Squad Command Post at 618-332-4277 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477) where you can do so anonymously.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.