On March 12, 2021, 49-year-old Demetrius Golliday was found deceased in his residence located in the 300 block of North 70th Street in East St. Louis, Illinois. St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. reported that Mr. Golliday appeared to have suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead in the early morning hours.
As of the latest available information, authorities have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with the death of 49-year-old Demetrius Golliday. The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement agencies continue to seek leads to resolve the case.
In a separate incident, another individual named Demetrius Golliday, aged 18, was fatally shot on January 27, 2023, in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Officers discovered the young male victim lying in the street with gunshot wounds; he was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators have not identified any suspects in this case either.
These tragic events highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the St. Louis area. Community members are encouraged to provide any information that might assist law enforcement in their investigations to bring justice to the victims and their families.
