08/24/2023 - Report #810 - Victim: Miljavon Lennearl Sawyer - Location: Cahokia Heights, IL

MCS Report #810

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: Cahokia Heights Police Department

Date of Activation: 08/24/2023

Commander and Department: Lt. Bud Jeremias, Collinsville PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Kevin Phegley, Columbia PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Aaron Keeney,  St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department

Victim: Miljavon Lennearl Sawyer

Suspect(s): Unknown

The Cahokia Heights Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Miljavon Sawyer (age 21). At approximately 3:41 pm, officers responded to the 5800 block of Pocket Road for a report of a body in a field. Upon arrival, officers located Miljavon’s body. He had been shot multiple times and his body set on fire. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at  866-371-TIPS (8477).

PastKathy Effan