16-year-old fatally shot in Cahokia Heights; Major Case Squad activated

Law enforcement agencies are responding to two separate shooting incidents involving teenagers. In Cahokia Heights, a 16-year-old was fatally shot, leading to the activation of the Major Case Squad for investigation. Meanwhile, in Prospect Park, New Jersey, a 16-year-old shot and injured a 20-year-old on Thursday afternoon. Police reports indicate that the victim in the New Jersey incident sustained a gunshot wound that was not considered life-threatening by medical professionals.