Javon M. Gibson, a 20-year-old African American male from Cahokia, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed in the early morning hours of December 1, 2017. The incident occurred in the 2000 Block of Doris Avenue in Cahokia. At approximately 6:57 am, Cahokia police officers responded to a report of a man down near the I-255 overpass. Upon arrival, they found Javon Gibson unconscious and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to investigate the death of Javon Gibson. Despite their efforts, the investigation has not led to any arrests or identified suspects. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to help solve the murder.
Javon Gibson's death has left a significant impact on his community, and his family and friends continue to seek justice for his untimely passing. The Major Case Squad and CrimeStoppers have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
