WASHINGTON PARK – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 6 has arrested Vincent E. Brown, 61, of Belleville, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this week. Brown faces a charge of First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony.
On August 11, 2024, the Washington Park Police Department requested the assistance of Zone 6 agents to investigate a homicide in the 5000 block of North Park Drive. The victim, 66-year-old Leon Richardson of Washington Park, was found deceased from a gunshot wound.
Following a thorough investigation, ISP agents identified Brown as the suspected shooter. On August 15, 2024, less than a week after the incident, ISP agents located Brown’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in Madison, IL. Brown was subsequently taken into custody. The case was then presented to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office, which filed the murder charge. Brown is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail.
Authorities have stated that the charge against Brown is not evidence of guilt, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. No further information has been released at this time.
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 6 announces the arrest of 61-year-old Vincent E. Brown of Belleville, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) stemming from a deadly shooting earlier this week.
On August 11, 2024, Zone 6 agents were requested by the Washington Park Police Department to investigate a homicide that occurred in the 5000 block of N. Park Drive in Washington Park. 66-year-old Leon Richardson of Washington Park was found deceased from a gunshot wound.
After an intense investigation, ISP agents identified Brown as the shooter. On August 15, 2024, less than a week after the murder occurred, ISP agents located Brown’s vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and took him into custody in Madison, IL. The case was presented to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office and the murder charge was filed. Brown is being held at the St. Clair County Jail. There is no further information.
Vincent E. Brown (M/61)
The charge is not evidence against the defendant, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
