On September 25, 2023, Jeffrey Paine Jr., a 38-year-old resident of Cahokia Heights, Illinois, was fatally shot in a triple shooting incident outside a nightclub in Cahokia Heights. The shooting occurred early Monday near Teddy's Ju Joint, located at 7400 Old Missouri Avenue. Paine was one of two men who died in the incident; the other victim was Brian Hill III, a 26-year-old from Belleville.
During the shooting, Brian Hill III was found in the grass near the parking lot of the Centreville Church of Christ, which is across the street from the nightclub. He had been shot several times and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Paine Jr. was shot once and was transported to Touchette Regional Hospital in a private vehicle, where he also succumbed to his injuries. A third man was also shot but survived the incident.
The incident led to an investigation by the Cahokia Heights police, and subsequently, a suspect was identified and charged. Demonte James, 28, was arrested and is currently being held at the Menard State Corrections Center in connection with the double murder.
Jeffrey Paine Jr. is survived by his mother, Dimeta Bruce of Cahokia Heights; his father, Jeffrey Paine Sr. of St. Louis, Missouri; his sons Jeffrey Paine III, Kaleb Paine, and Kalen Paine; his daughters Grace Paine, Carmela Paine, Carma Paine, and JaNiya Paine; as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. A visitation service and funeral were held for him on October 7, 2023, at Mt. Sinai MB Church in East St. Louis, Illinois.
