Homicide

On 05-11-21 at approximately 10:08 PM the O’Fallon Police Department received a call of a subject slumped over the wheel of his vehicle on the parking lot of Casey’s General Store, located at 504 Hartman Ln. O’Fallon, IL.  Responding units located Rakeim Joiner in his vehicle suffering from what appeared to a sharp force injury to his upper body.  Medical assistance was immediately provided to Joiner, however Joiner died from the injury that he had sustained.

An investigation into the incident revealed Joiner had been involved in an altercation at a nearby residence, which resulted in his injury.  The individuals who were involved in the incident have been identified and are cooperating with the investigation.  One of the subjects involved is being detained at the O’Fallon Police Department, pending a case review by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office.  The case is expected to be presented to the States Attorney’s Office for review tomorrow. 

All parties involved are acquainted with each other and this incident was an isolated occurrence.  The investigation into the incident is ongoing and charges have not been filled at this time.  Further inquiries can be directed to Captain David Matevey at 618-624-9504.