Anthony Wilbourn, a 49-year-old resident of Belleville, Illinois, was fatally shot on May 24, 2024. The incident occurred in the 7300 block of West A Street, where Wilbourn lived. Police were initially called to the scene due to a report of a domestic disturbance, and upon arrival, they learned about the shooting.
The Belleville police arrested Elijah C. Nelson, 22, in connection with Wilbourn's death. Nelson was subsequently charged with murder and possession of a machine gun or automatic weapon. The exact circumstances leading to the shooting were not disclosed by Lt. Col. Mark Heffernan, Belleville's assistant police chief, at the time of the report.
Anthony Wilbourn was born on July 7, 1974, and his death was confirmed by St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. The incident highlights the tragic outcome of a domestic disturbance that escalated into a fatal shooting.
