03/12/2023 - Report #797 - Victim: Paul R. Kirby - Location: Belleville, IL
MCS Report #797
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Belleville Police Department
Date of Activation: 03/12/2023
Commander and Department: MSgt. Shane Brown, Belleville PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Danny Allison, Caseyville PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: MSgt. Dan Collins, Belleville PD
Victim: Paul R. Kirby
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Belleville Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Paul Kirby (age 38). At 1:21am, police officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of S. 29th Street in response to a 911 call. There they located Paul Kirby inside the residence. He had been shot and was pronounced dead on scene.
Investigators are looking for a silver-colored 2014-2018 Jeep Cherokee which has been identified as a vehicle of interest.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).