Richard J. Howard III, 29, was shot and killed on April 23, 2019, in Madison, Illinois. At about 8:52 PM a 911 call reported a gunshot victim in the 1600 block of 3rd Street; officers found Howard lying face down in a front yard with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Madison Police Department asked the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist.

Investigators determined Howard sustained multiple gunshot wounds, but the motive and the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been established. Despite public appeals and investigative efforts, no suspect or suspects had been identified and no arrests were announced. The case remains open as authorities continue to seek information that could identify those responsible.

If anyone has information about Howard, his movements that evening, or the 1600 block of 3rd Street around 8:52 PM on April 23, 2019, please contact the investigating agency.