Alando Harris, a 47-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 6, 2020, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Harris, along with his cousin Cedric Gibson, 28, was fatally shot while traveling westbound on Interstate 64 near mile marker 3. The incident occurred around 8:45 PM as they were returning home from a convenience store. The two men were in a silver Pontiac G6 when they were ambushed and shot multiple times.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) have been investigating this double homicide but have yet to release specific details about the case.
The families of both victims have been left in a state of anguish and confusion, as many questions remain unanswered. Despite the passage of time, the investigation has not yielded any significant leads or suspects. The ISP has not disclosed where the shots originated from, and it remains unclear whether the victims were targeted or if they were innocent bystanders caught in a rolling gun battle or a road rage incident. The lack of information has only added to the families' frustration and grief.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with the murders of Alando Harris and Cedric Gibson. The case remains open, and the ISP continues to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. The community and the victims' families are hopeful that justice will eventually be served, but the prolonged silence from authorities has been a source of ongoing distress.
