Cherie May, Devin May, Patricia May, Quentin Thompson and Shania Thompson Obituary, East St. Louis, Illinois – The East St. Louis community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of five family members — Cherie L. May, 49; Devin D. May, 24; Patricia A. May, 74; Quentin L. Thompson, 21; and Shania W. Thompson, 25 — who were killed in what Illinois State Police have described as a targeted mass shooting over the weekend.
The devastating attack has left relatives, friends, and neighbors grieving the loss of five lives connected by family and community. Two additional family members were also seriously injured in the incident and were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities said the victims were found at three separate locations across East St. Louis, including the area of 39th Street and Summit Avenue, the Samuel Gompers public housing complex, and Jones Park. Investigators believe the shootings are connected and are treating the violence as a targeted attack involving members of the same family.
A Family Remembered Amid Unimaginable Loss
While the circumstances surrounding their deaths have brought deep pain to those who knew them, Cherie L. May, Devin D. May, Patricia A. May, Quentin L. Thompson, and Shania W. Thompson are being remembered for the lives they shared with their loved ones and the memories they created together.
Their sudden passing has left family members facing an overwhelming loss as they remember five individuals whose lives were deeply connected to those around them. From the youngest members of the family to the eldest, each victim represented a valued part of a family now left mourning multiple losses at once.
Investigation and Police Response
Illinois State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shootings. Authorities have reported that two suspects, ages 15 and 16, have been taken into custody in connection with the case.
Investigators stated that the suspects are related to one another and believe one of them may also be related to at least one of the victims. Officials have not announced formal charges or disclosed a possible motive as the investigation remains ongoing.
As with any criminal investigation, the individuals taken into custody are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Police continue gathering evidence and working to establish the complete timeline of events while seeking answers and justice for the victims and their grieving family.
Community in Mourning
The loss of Cherie May, Devin May, Patricia May, Quentin Thompson, and Shania Thompson has deeply affected East St. Louis, where residents are coming together to support the family during an unimaginable time.
Their deaths have created a lasting impact on those who knew them, leaving behind memories that loved ones say will continue to be treasured. The family’s grief reflects the profound pain of losing five relatives in a single act of violence.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the May and Thompson families, as well as everyone affected by this tragedy. Cherie, Devin, Patricia, Quentin, and Shania will be remembered as beloved family members whose lives and memories remain important to those who knew and loved them.