Tyress R. Wilson, a 31-year-old African American man, was found dead in the front yard of a residence in Belleville, Illinois, on August 14, 2020. Deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a subject down at about 6:46 AM; investigators determined Wilson’s death was a homicide and the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated to assist.

Authorities report Wilson suffered fatal injuries. As of the posting date, no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the case remains open. Wilson is mourned by his daughters and his parents; law enforcement has asked the public for help and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Did anyone in the Belleville area have contact with Tyress around August 14, 2020, or notice anything unusual that morning?